Real Stories from Neurodiverse Students on How STEM Faculty Can Support Success

In this webinar from DO-IT, Ronda Jensen from Northern Arizona University highlights ways in which STEM faculty can support neurodiverse students. Jensen highlights the Discover Your Neurodiverse Advantage in STEM (DYNA STEM) grant; background research; guiding perspectives and assumptions; perspectives from neurodiverse students about their learning; next level inclusive STEM teaching and learning, which includes trauma-informed settings, Universal Sesign for Learning (UDL), and adult learning principles; and recommendations for STEM faculty. Some practices that educators can use to accommodate neurodiverse students include allowing for flexibility for self-guided learning, using visuals and graphics, setting clear social expectations, and more. The video recording runs 41:53 minutes in length.