| Presentation Proposal - NACADA Annual Conference |
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Code=494
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Conference Year:
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2024
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Session #:
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(NO)
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Title:
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A Beautiful but Different Day: Championing Advisors Work with Neurodivergent Students and Advisors |
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Lead Presenter:
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Todd Spinner |
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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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Abstract:
Unfortunately, very little research has been done on adults with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or defined as neurodivergent. Many students, staff, professors, and even advisors may have been diagnosed as being somewhere on the autism spectrum. Many more, especially older individuals, may have not been officially diagnosed.
It is essential that academic advisors, who are among the first administrators that students meet on campus, are well-versed in working with ASD students, who are often highly functioning but may have different needs than traditional students.
This presentation introduces advisors on how to work with students and co-workers who may have ASD or be on the autism spectrum diagnosed or not, or neurodivergent. |
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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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