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OU series spotlights teaching and learning strategies for neurodiverse students

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OU series spotlights teaching and learning strategies for neurodiverse students
Neurodiversity in the Classroom

The Oakland University community is invited to participate in OU’s Neurodiversity in the Classroom series, which offers videos, podcasts and workshops highlighting experiences of neurodivergent students, along with insights on how to promote inclusive learning across academic disciplines. 

Participants can enroll in Neurodiversity in the Classroom eSpace to receive timely updates and announcements, participate in discussions and work toward a digital badge and certificate.  

Neurodiversity in the Classroom videos include:

  • Instructional videos on neurodivergence and autism with Dr. David Schwartz, psychologist and director of OU’s Counseling Center.

  • A mentorship video on working with students with disabilities and neurodivergent students with Dr. Fabia Battistuzzi, associate dean in the College of Arts Sciences and associate professor of biological sciences.

  • Videos with neurodivergent students sharing how they are engaging on campus, what has helped them thrive in the classroom and what makes a difference in their educational experiences. 


The series includes two workshops on helping neurodivergent students overcome barriers and thrive in the classroom: 

Helping Autistic Students Thrive in a World Not Designed for Them

Tuesday, March 4, 3-4 p.m. 

 430R Kresge Library, with Zoom option

Register for Helping Autistic Students event 

This interactive workshop, led by OUCARES director Alicia Garcia, will share the specific barriers autistic students may face before entering your classroom or online course and how these obstacles can affect their learning. You’ll gain actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive environment and develop a deeper understanding of the rich diversity within the autism community, including how it relates to education, independent living and employment outcomes.

TILTing Your Assignments: Make Your Teaching Life Easier & Help Your Students Succeed

Monday, March 10, Noon-1pm via Zoom.

 Register for Transparency in Teaching event

This interactive webinar, led by Lillian Nave, host of the ThinkUDL podcast, will explore how executive functions affect learning and how the Transparency in Learning and teaching (TILT) framework can help. You’ll learn the key attributes of TILT and gain practical strategies to design assignments that improve clarity, support student success, and streamline your teaching. This session is perfect for those seeking effective ways to make their assignments more accessible and impactful. Co-sponsored by Student Affairs & Diversity, Academic Affairs, and the School of Education and Human Services. 

The Neurodiversity in the Classroom series is facilitated by OU’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. For more information, email [email protected].

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