Facilitated by Lisa Quadt, who is a neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD) Research Fellow in Clinical Neuroscience.
This workshop will offer insight into the world of neurodivergence from a non-pathologizing perspective, in which we assume that neurodivergent people are different, but not inherently deficient. We will discuss how to shift from myths of deficiency in the traditional medical model to embracing the merits of the neurodiversity paradigm while acknowledging the numerous and unique challenges neurodivergent people in Higher Education face.
We will talk about being neurodivergent in Higher Education, how neurodivergent academics at all career stages can take care of themselves, and how we can support our neurodivergent students, mentees, and peers. Anyone who is interested in neurodivergence is invited to join.