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Reflective Analysis on Neurodiversity and Student Wellbeing

Spaeth, Elliott and Pearson, Amy (2023) Reflective Analysis on Neurodiversity and Student Wellbeing. Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 11 (2). pp. 109-120. ISSN 2051-9788

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Abstract

With the increasing recognition of the number of neurodivergent students in higher education, it is essential that we understand how to provide an inclusive educational experience that facilitates a positive learning experience. In this reflective analysis we draw upon our position as neurodivergent academics alongside relevant theory and literature to foster understanding and provide practical strategies for those supporting neurodivergent students. We emphasise the importance of questioning normative assumptions around expected student learning behaviours, and the negative impact that these assumptions can have upon neurodivergent students. We then provide several practical strategies that can be used to develop more inclusive practice, drawing upon principles embedded within a Universal Design for Learning approach.

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Depositing User: Amy Pearson

Identifiers

Item ID: 16345
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.56433/jpaap.v11i2.517
ISSN: 2051-9788
URI: http://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/16345
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.56433/jpaap.v11i2.517

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ORCID for Amy Pearson: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-7089-6103

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Date Deposited: 13 Jul 2023 12:24
Last Modified: 13 Jul 2023 12:24

Contributors

Author: Amy Pearson ORCID iD
Author: Elliott Spaeth

University Divisions

Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing > School of Psychology

Subjects

Psychology

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