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The Struggle You Can’t See: Experiences of Neurodivergent and Invisibly Disabled Students in Higher Education (PDF)
This book offers a comprehensive review of current research on the higher education experiences of neurodivergent undergraduate students and those with invisible disabilities. Grounded in principles of social justice and equity, this work draws from design thinking, the neurodiversity model, and Uni...
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| description | This book offers a comprehensive review of current research on the higher education experiences of neurodivergent undergraduate students and those with invisible disabilities. Grounded in principles of social justice and equity, this work draws from design thinking, the neurodiversity model, and Universal Design for Learning, to explore the context of higher education in relation to neurodivergent and disabled students. The author discusses findings from literature on the experiences of students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, psychiatric disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and disabling chronic physical illnesses. The inclusion of students with chronic illnesses is particularly timely, given the rising prevalence of long COVID symptoms and other lasting health impacts among university-aged individuals. Moreover Ash Lierman, who has extensive experience of serving students marginalized students, gives voice to this community, thus providing both a synthesis of existing research, and highlighting the needs and challenges of the students themselves. The Struggle You Can’t See serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and support this underserved population, offering insights for transformational change in higher education. |
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| spelling | rr-article-279856642024-11-04T00:00:00Z The Struggle You Can’t See: Experiences of Neurodivergent and Invisibly Disabled Students in Higher Education (PDF) Ash Lierman (20397413) Chronic illnesses Higher education Invisible disabilities Neurodivergent students Social justice Universal Design for Learning This book offers a comprehensive review of current research on the higher education experiences of neurodivergent undergraduate students and those with invisible disabilities. Grounded in principles of social justice and equity, this work draws from design thinking, the neurodiversity model, and Universal Design for Learning, to explore the context of higher education in relation to neurodivergent and disabled students. The author discusses findings from literature on the experiences of students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, psychiatric disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and disabling chronic physical illnesses. The inclusion of students with chronic illnesses is particularly timely, given the rising prevalence of long COVID symptoms and other lasting health impacts among university-aged individuals. Moreover Ash Lierman, who has extensive experience of serving students marginalized students, gives voice to this community, thus providing both a synthesis of existing research, and highlighting the needs and challenges of the students themselves. The Struggle You Can’t See serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and support this underserved population, offering insights for transformational change in higher education. 2024-11-04T00:00:00Z text Monograph 2134/27985664.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/monograph/The_Struggle_You_Can_t_See_Experiences_of_Neurodivergent_and_Invisibly_Disabled_Students_in_Higher_Education_PDF_/27985664 CC BY-NC 4.0 |
| spellingShingle | Chronic illnesses Higher education Invisible disabilities Neurodivergent students Social justice Universal Design for Learning Ash Lierman The Struggle You Can’t See: Experiences of Neurodivergent and Invisibly Disabled Students in Higher Education (PDF) |
| title | The Struggle You Can’t See: Experiences of Neurodivergent and Invisibly Disabled Students in Higher Education (PDF) |
| title_full | The Struggle You Can’t See: Experiences of Neurodivergent and Invisibly Disabled Students in Higher Education (PDF) |
| title_fullStr | The Struggle You Can’t See: Experiences of Neurodivergent and Invisibly Disabled Students in Higher Education (PDF) |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Struggle You Can’t See: Experiences of Neurodivergent and Invisibly Disabled Students in Higher Education (PDF) |
| title_short | The Struggle You Can’t See: Experiences of Neurodivergent and Invisibly Disabled Students in Higher Education (PDF) |
| title_sort | struggle you can’t see: experiences of neurodivergent and invisibly disabled students in higher education (pdf) |
| topic | Chronic illnesses Higher education Invisible disabilities Neurodivergent students Social justice Universal Design for Learning |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/2134/27985664.v1 |