Learn about common forms of neurodiversity, the obstacles that neurodiverse students might encounter in academia, and teaching strategies to overcome those obstacles in this two-part workshop. In part one, participants will learn key basics about neurodiversity, on topics including conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and ADHD, common obstacles faced by neurodivergent students, and strategies and resources for supporting neurodivergent students. In part two, participants will brainstorm, refine, and detail an individualized and actionable teaching approach to create more inclusive learning experiences for all students based on strengths-based learning and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

This workshop is part of CIRTL’s fall programming on accessibility.

Instructors
Bailey Szustak, University of Illinois Chicago
Helen Rottier, University of Illinois Chicago

All participants will attend a first session on Wednesday, November 8; then, participants can choose from attending one of two follow-up sessions on either Monday, November 20 or 27. 

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Following the workshop, email Toacca Roberts (.2384@osu.edu) to confirm your attendance for the full event time. If you were not able to attend the full event, email Toacca Roberts to discuss the possibility of 5001 course points.