Häftad, Engelska, 2027

Neuroinclusive Campus

A Guide for Professionals Supporting Autistic Students

Av Lorre Wolfe, Amy Rutherford

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More autistic and neurodiverse students are pursuing higher education than ever before; colleges and universities are recognizing that access alone is not enough. True student success requires campuses that are prepared to foster belonging, remove unnecessary barriers, and provide meaningful supports across every aspect of college life.The Neuroinclusive Campus is a practical, evidence-informed guide for disability services professionals, student affairs staff, faculty, counselors, academic advisors, residence life professionals, administrators, and anyone committed to creating more inclusive learning environments. Drawing on decades of experience supporting autistic college students, the authors provide actionable strategies that move beyond compliance to help institutions build systems where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.Whether you are launching a new initiative or strengthening existing services, this book offers practical tools, real-world examples, and collaborative approaches that can be implemented across campus.Is your campus... Seeing an increase in autistic and neurodivergent students? Looking for ways to move beyond accommodations toward true neuroinclusion? Unsure how to support executive functioning, self-advocacy, and independent living skills? Seeking practical strategies that benefit both students and campus professionals? Wanting stronger collaboration among disability services, faculty, residence life, counseling, advising, and career services? Looking for guidance on supporting students through the transition to college? Working to improve student retention, engagement, and graduation outcomes? Interested in creating a campus culture where neurodivergent students experience belonging, not just access? Inside you'll find practical guidance on: Disability law and equitable accommodations Executive functioning and self-regulation supports Academic success strategies Residence life and independent living Faculty engagement and classroom inclusion Social connection and campus involvement Parent and family partnerships Career development and employment preparation Cross-campus collaboration Ready-to-use checklists, planning tools, and implementation resources Whether you work in disability services, academic affairs, student affairs, counseling, residence life, or campus leadership, The Neuroinclusive Campus provides the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies needed to help autistic students and ultimately all students experience greater success, belonging, and opportunity throughout their college journey.

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Utgivningsdatum: 2027-07-06
Mått: 152 x 229 x undefined mm
Format: Häftad
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 240
Förlag: Future Horizons Incorporated
ISBN: 9781963367706

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Dr. Lorre Wolf has worked in the disability field for more than 40 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Hampshire College, master’s degree in General Psychology from New York University and a doctorate in Basic and Applied Neurocognition from the City University of New York. She served as Director of Disability Services and ADA/504 Compliance Officer at Boston University for 27 years, where she also held faculty appointments in psychiatry and in rehabilitation sciences. Prior to coming to Boston, she held faculty appointments in psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the Columbia University School of Medicine. Dr. Wolf has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is a national and international presenter on disability topics in higher education. She co-edited the text Adult Attention Deficit Disorder: Brain Mechanisms and Life Outcomes (2001, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences) and was senior co-editor of Adult Learning Disorders: Contemporary Issues (2008, Psychology Press, Taylor and Francis). She lives outside of Boston.Amy Rutherford serves as Director of College Autism Spectrum and has dedicated nearly two decades to advancing neurodiversity in higher education. She co-founded and directed a college support program for 17 years, building one of the nation’s first comprehensive support programs for autistic college students and establishing a sustainable model for transition, independence, and leadership development. She co-authored The BASICS College Curriculum, a four-book series supporting autistic students as they move into and out of college, and is a co-author of Neurodiversity in College: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Autistic College Students. Her research and applied work focus on high school-to-college and college-to-career transitions, Universal Design for Learning, leadership studies, and neurodiversity-affirming mental health services. Amy works nationally with universities and businesses to design neuro-inclusive programming, transitional supports, and neurodiversity hiring initiatives. Her expertise includes program design, evaluation, systems change, and strategic implementation. She has extensive experience in program evaluation and strategic development. A Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Amy integrates professional expertise with lived experience, grounding her work in authenticity, empathy, and systems-level change. When she’s not advocating for inclusive systems, you’ll likely find her traveling or anchored out on a boat with her husband, two children, their pup, and friends.

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