Neurodiversity in Education and Society
Explore the concept of neurodiversity, the history, and its importance in embracing diverse cognitive functioning. Discover how neurodiversity is being recognized and utilized in various fields, including education. Learn about the push for inclusivity and acceptance of neurodivergent individuals in academic settings, as seen in initiatives like Illinois General Assembly HR 0219.
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Neurodiversity 101 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY An overview of neurodiversity for faculty, staff presented by ICCDSP (Disability Services Professionals)
History of neurodiversity as normal.
A group including an autistic person, a bipolar person, a neurotypical person, and an ADHDer with a tic disorder would be a neurodiverse group a group of widely diverse brains. As Mewshaw told me, Neurodiversity should be recognized as a valued form of diversity amongst people." "But," she explained, "it should also be recognized that those with a neurotypical [normal by societal standards] brain are currently seen as the majority and the norm and are thus privileged in our culture. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY- SA
Neurodiversity (n) diversity in cognitive functioning (includes Everyone) Neurodiverse (adj) descriptor for people who have diverse cognitive functioning Neurodivergence (n) Atypical cognitive functioning Neurodivergent (adj) Describes people who have a neurodivergence. How is the definition of neurodiversity being used now?
How is the definition of neurodiversity being used now? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Autism (ASD) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Dyslexia Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder DCD) Dyscalculia Tourette s Syndrome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Depression Anxiety Some neurodivergent conditions
Illinois General Assembly HR 0219 May 18, 2023 Resolution adopted. Synopsis As Introduced Encourages Illinois' institutions of higher education to embrace the neurodiversity paradigm and adopt a statement of inclusivity of neurodivergent individuals that appreciates and embraces the fact that every student is different and should be encouraged to reach their full potential. Illinois community colleges are developing neurodiversity statements.
How is neurodiversity being used at your campus? What is the benefit of the neurodiversity statements? How do you see neurodiversity being centralized in DEI work?
Intentionally build neurodiversity language into: overall college strategic plan. strategic plan metrics. divisional and departmental missions throughout the college. marketing and recruitment strategies. DEI plans and strategies. How to incorporate Neurodiversity into DEI work.
Provide intentional support Academically through universally designed courses and accommodations. Socially through affinity groups, clubs and organizations for students who are neurodiverse. How to incorporate Neurodiversity into DEI work. Review policies and procedures through advisory committees, including students who are neurodiverse.
Intentionally incorporate neurodiversity into Marketing to potential employees. Websites and other internal software used. Your hiring practices. Employee professional development and orientation. Employee resource groups/affinity groups. Meetings. Grievances and employee fair practice policies and trainings (i.e. workplace harassment and discrimination trainings). Exit interviews. How to incorporate Neurodiversity into DEI work.
AHEAD www.ahead.org ICCDSP, a commission of ICCCA Exceptional Individuals, LTD. Neurodivergent & Neurodiversity: Meanings & Examples (exceptionalindividuals.com) Resources List The Neurodiversity Network https://www.neurodiversitynetwork.net/neurodiversity-101 The Neurodiversity Hub https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/
Patrice Henderson District Director City Colleges of Chicago Email: phenderson10@ccc.edu President of the Illinois Community Colleges Disability Services Professionals (ICCDSP) Commission of the ICCCA Teresa O Sullivan Senior Manager Access and Disability Resource Center Oakton College Thank you! Email: tosulliv@oakton.edu Vice President of the Illinois Community Colleges Disability Services Professionals (ICCDSP) Commission of the ICCCA
