Tuesday, September 16, 2025
11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET

Overcome Barriers in Group Projects, Discussions & Presentations to Foster Confidence & Success

Group projects, class discussions and presentations are staples of classroom learning – but they can present significant barriers for neurodiverse students when not designed with inclusivity of everyone in mind. Faculty and staff are often challenged by how to effectively support and engage the increasing number of neurodivergent students attending college – leaving many feeling ill-equipped and uncertain about how to best accommodate differing learning needs of students.

Gather your colleagues and join us on September 16, 2025, as our expert presenter shares practical, research-informed strategies and real case examples of how to create more accessible, engaging classroom experiences for students with autism, ADHD and other cognitive differences.

Design your learning environment and assignments to allow for flexibility in communication, processing, and participation without sacrificing academic rigor. Increase the success of your students with neurodiversity through authentic engagement in collaborative classroom experiences that help reduce their anxiety and foster their confidence.  

Topics Covered

• Design classroom environments and assignments that allow for flexibility in communication, processing, and participation of your neurodivergent students without sacrificing academic rigor.
• Adopt Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to provide a framework for creating adaptable and collaborative learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles.
• Provide professional development training for faculty and staff to learn more about neurodiversity, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for supporting neurodivergent students in group projects, class discussions, and presentations.
• Reduce your students’ frustration and anxiety through clear expectations and communication to ensure they develop the necessary skills needed to be successful working with other students and actively participating in class discussions.
• Foster a sense of belonging and acceptance by promoting a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for all students to thrive.

Presenter

Kendra Evans is currently the Director of Spectrum Support Program & Neurodiversity Hiring Initiative at Rochester Institute of Technology.
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