iSchool Capstone

Divergent Academia

Project tags:

community engagement & outreach

equity & inclusion

social justice

Divergent Academia is a resource guide for librarians and instructors to better support neurodivergent student learning in higher education. Neurodivergence can include autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and learning differences such as dyslexia, as well as some processing and mood disorders. The Divergent Academia guide takes the form of an open access literature review of articles and resources, ranging from time management tools for students to best practices in instructional design. Using this guide, academic librarians and educators can alleviate stress and dismantle barriers of access for students who would otherwise have to expend energy to advocate for themselves.

Project participants:

Abbie Thacher

MLIS