Neurodiversity and College
Channel: SJSU School of Information
Date: 2023-04-12

Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/3UswwLX

Abstract:
Colleges are increasingly striving to address concerns around diversity, equity and inclusion, and neurodiversity is an important part of this conversation. This interactive presentation will cover the basics of neurodiversity, how society benefits from neurodiversity, and the impact of neurodiversity on the college experience. Students, staff and faculty members will learn how to be supportive allies.

Biography: Eric Endlich
Eric Endlich, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and founder of Top College Consultants®, helps students with learning differences and emotional challenges apply to college. Dr. Endlich is on the Learning Differences/Neurodiversity and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Committees of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and was honored by IECA with a “Making a Difference” award for contributions such as a neurodiversity-friendly college list. Dr. Endlich, a neurodivergent adult and parent, writes and presents on college admissions frequently, and has been interviewed by various media including Forbes, Money magazine, College Confidential, and U.S. News & World Report.

Biography: Luna Nombrano Larsen
Luna Nombrano Larsen, M.A., is a proud autistic and dyslexic woman and passionate neurodiversity advocate. She has devoted her career to fighting for educational equity, including supporting underrepresented college students in pursuing their academic and professional goals. She is the founder and manager of the Empowering Autistic Scholars Mentoring and Research Training Program at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, which provides inclusive community; peer mentoring; holistic supports; and professional development and research training for autistic scholars. She also conducts autism research and works to educate the neurotypical community about the beauty of neurodiversity and ways to create a more inclusive and equitable world.