Information Fair | Neurodiversity and the University Classroom
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
- In-person event
- Third Floor, St. Patrick’s Building (Carleton University Art Gallery), Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
- Contact
- Tamara Sorenson Duncan, TamaraSorensonDuncan@cunet.carleton.ca
As part of Carleton University’s 5th Annual Inclusion Week, students in Professor Tamara Sorenson Duncan’s LING/ALDS 3604 Communication Differences II course are organizing an information fair.
Increasingly neurodivergent students are enrolling in higher education. Neurodiversity is an umbrella term used to represent a diverse group of individuals, including autistic students, students with ADHD, and students with dyslexia. Existing research suggests that universities are working hard to ensure that supports are available for neurodivergent students. However, this research also indicates that these supports may be insufficient or that barriers remain to accessing supports. One such barrier is a misunderstanding of neurodivergence and related stigmatization.
Accordingly, students in LING/ALDS 3604 will be hosting an information fair to showcase what they have learned about neurodiversity, particularly in relation to higher education. Information booths will include tips and tricks for instructors, peers, and neurodivergent individuals. The information presented will draw on a combination of research literature and the lived experiences of neurodivergent students.
