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Information Fair | Neurodiversity and the University Classroom
October 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
| Location: | Third Floor St. Patrick's Building |
| Audience: | Carleton Community, Current Students, Staff and Faculty |
| Key Contact: | Tamara Sorenson Duncan |
| Contact Email: | 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.
