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Neurodiversity Inclusive Practices In Higher Education: Using A Needs Assessment To Spur Change Throughout University Systems, Caitlin Rosica, Otd, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L, Lady Rios-Vega, Otd, Roseann C. Schaaf, Phd
Neurodiversity Inclusive Practices In Higher Education: Using A Needs Assessment To Spur Change Throughout University Systems, Caitlin Rosica, Otd, Amy Carroll, Otd, Otr/L, Lady Rios-Vega, Otd, Roseann C. Schaaf, Phd
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
Introduction
- Approximately 50% of autistic people have average or above average intelligence, and growing numbers of autistic young adults attend college.1
- Autistic students experience poor outcomes in college despite being academically well qualified. 34.9% of autistic young adults attempt college within 6 years of high school.2 Of those, approximately 39% will graduate.3
- In higher education, there may be a mismatch in supports needed by autistic students versus supports provided.
- Autistic students report difficulty with sensory overload, mental health concerns, and daily living tasks.4
- The majority of supports for autistic students focus on academics, which is a …
Reflecting The Communities That We Serve: Embracing Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives In Occupational Therapy Education, Jonette Ishmael, Ots, Nuriya Neumann, Ots, Tracey Vause-Earland, Otr/L, Phd
Reflecting The Communities That We Serve: Embracing Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives In Occupational Therapy Education, Jonette Ishmael, Ots, Nuriya Neumann, Ots, Tracey Vause-Earland, Otr/L, Phd
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
Background
- There is a current lack of diversity seen in OT classrooms across the country.
- It is paramount we create a diverse occupational therapy student body in order to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
- Students, educators, and therapists, need to develop cultural reflexivity, humility and safety when serving patients of various background (Taff & Blash, 2017).
- Through establishing diversity and inclusion initiatives within OT education we can increase awareness and provide education that will radically shape the OT workforce in coming years.
- Efforts to diversify OT programs is key to progressing as a profession, and reflecting …