| Presentation Proposal - NACADA Annual Conference |
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Code=230
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Conference Year:
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2026
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Title:
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Advising Escape Room: Supporting Neurodivergent STEM Students Through Complex Scenarios |
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Lead Presenter:
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Brandi Byers |
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Date:
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December 31, 1969 Time: 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
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Abstract:
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What happens when a high-achieving STEM student begins failing calculus exams, a transfer student with dyscalculia questions their major, or an Honors student quietly masks burnout? In this interactive "Advising Escape Room," participants work in teams to solve layered advising scenarios involving neurodivergent and high-performing STEM students. Each challenge requires advisors to analyze cognitive load, self-efficacy, executive functioning, and identity development factors influencing student behavior. Teams "unlock" research-based strategies grounded in Universal Design for Learning and persistence theory while practicing strengths-based advising language. Through case analysis, live script building, and facilitated debriefs, participants move beyond accommodation compliance toward proactive, inclusive advising structures. Attendees leave with practical tools, implementation strategies, and increased confidence in supporting complex student situations in rigorous academic environments. |
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Handouts
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Note: Handouts (if offered for this session) are accessible via the conference app. |
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