Educational spaces have always been neurodiverse, but mainstream perspectives and practices continue to marginalize neurodivergent learners, including those on the autism spectrum. In this interactive session, participants will unpack conventional views of autism and ableist expectations of what learning should look like. We will contrast deficit-based attitudes still prevalent in education with an asset-based neurodiversity mindset, and discuss tangible steps instructors can take to affirm and support the success of Autistic learners. The inclusive teaching strategies we enact with Autistic students in mind will help us better welcome and support the wide variety of learners in our classes.
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