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Making your campus neurodivergent friendly How to create a university where neurodivergent staff and students feel welcome and thrive in the classroom, in the lab and throughout campus
Neurodivergent students and staff think about, interact with and see the world differently from their neurotypical peers and colleagues. Universities that adopt inclusive practices to welcome people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other disabilities to campus also foster their distinct strengths and talents in the classroom, labs, boardrooms and social spaces. This collection of resources offers advice for teachers, researchers, PhD supervisors and administrators for supporting neurodiversity in higher education.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. On the neurodivergent campus , language matters
The neurodiversity movement has made great strides , but out - of - date , ableist language is still prevalent , even in academia . Carrie Ballantyne advises us to think about the words we use
How to make your university more neurodiverse friendly
With one in seven people in the UK being neurodiverse , a group of lecturers and students from Arden University lists ways in which …
Make universities disability - inclusive , part two : co - creation , workloads and …
Institutions can become more accessible by co - creating or consulting on their university strategies and strategic changes . Other ways …
The 10 steps towards inclusivity in universities
Far more needs to be done to improve equity , diversity and inclusion within universities , writes Tetyana Krupiy as she lists 10 steps that can …
How can we make the university experience more inclusive for neurodivergent …
With an estimated one - fifth of the global population thought to be neurodivergent , more students than ever will need help to thrive at …
How can we create accessible and inclusive learning environments for neurodivergent students ?
How can we actively engage neurodivergent students in the classroom ? This resource offers practical guidance for fostering accessible and inclusive learning environments that honour diverse thinking and learning styles
How to create an inclusive campus for neurodivergent students
Training , consultation and embracing UDL are a few actions that university leaders , faculty and staff can use to support different ways of thinking and learning on campus
Changing instructor behaviour to improve learning for university students with ADHD
From making the class agenda clear and visible to building trust with learners , Sarah Sehlinger shares five simple tips that will …
Compassionate teaching for students with ADHD
Small but considered adaptations to teaching can support students with ADHD to succeed at university . Fiona S . Baker lists modifications that …
Making online classes work for students with ADHD
Online learning can be particularly challenging for students with learning difficulties such as ADHD . Kate Lister offers some simple …
With the right support , students with ADHD can thrive in digital learning …
Don ’ t generalise about digital learning being problematic for students with ADHD . Rather , find the digital tools that develop their unique …
Supporting students who stammer in higher education
Teaching and assessment approaches that benefit students who stammer are likely to help others in your class . Here , Deborah Johnston offers a 10 - point guide to adopting an inclusive mindset and methods
How to create effective listening environments for neurodiverse , international and deaf students
It ’ s important to consider the influence of your learning environment on listening effort , cognitive load and cognitive fatigue . Here are some tips
Creating an impactful social group for neurodivergent students
Meet - ups can support neurodivergent students ( mostly those with autism and ADHD ) to navigate the social complexities of …
A tailored onboarding programme can help set neurodivergent students up for …
The recent introduction of an early entry programme at the University of Newcastle created an unexpected but welcome …
Five steps to support autistic students on their higher education journey
As we strive to create inclusive environments , it ’ s essential to implement strategies that assist and cater to the unique challenges …
Disability , discrimination and redress : how to guide your students …
Students with disabilities are often dependent on the attitude and understanding of their lecturers and support staff . Here is advice on …
Assessing your assessment : creating inclusive and meaningful assignments
Online teaching has forced a major rethink of exams , so how can academics ensure they make the new - style assessments accessible and relevant to all students ? Kimberly Wilder - Davis explains
Supervising neurodiverse postgraduate researchers
Advice for supervisors to tailor their support and guidance for neurodiverse postgraduate researchers , based on conversations with two autistic PGRs
Autism in academic settings : unleashing unique strengths with adjustments
Practical accommodations that support autistic individuals in higher education and embrace the strengths they …
What universities can do to support their autistic employees
Institutions can take simple steps to ensure autistic staff are properly supported to succeed , as Jennifer Rudd explains
A road map to diagnosis and support for autistic women in higher education
From the journey to diagnosis to the laws that protect employees with autism , this resource sheds light on how to navigate the …
Those of us with dyspraxia are frequently affected by academic ableism
The actions , inertia and discretion of individual academics can be a key driver of ableism – here ’ s what you and your institution can do …
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