Break the mould. Embrace diverse minds in education. 

Workshop Overview 

This session explores the principles of neurodiversity in university teaching—championing inclusive pedagogy that goes beyond accommodation and actively celebrates cognitive difference. 

In this workshop, you will begin to consider how to:  

• Understand neurodiversity: autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more 

• Challenge deficit models with strength-based approaches 

• Redesign content delivery and assessments for flexibility 

• Create psychologically safe classrooms that reduce stigma and stress 

• Apply practical changes to communication, environment, and expectations 

Who is it for: 

• University staff and lecturers seeking inclusive practice 

• Disability support teams and learning designers 

• Anyone curious about radically student-centred teaching 

Why attend: 

• Discover how neurodiverse learners thrive in responsive systems 

• Build tools to design learning for minds wired outside the "norm" 

• Leave with real strategies for adaptation, co-creation, and empowerment