SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED CONDITIONS
Paper and panel session at INTED 2016, March 2016 in Valencia, Spain
http://www.autism-uni.org/special-autism-session-at-inted-2016/
Abstract submission deadline Sunday 29 November 2015
We invite proposals for this special paper session, which seeks to showcase and discuss the latest research and best practice in supporting and enhancing the undergraduate experience of students with autism (and related conditions such as ADHD, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorders and dyslexia) of normal or higher intelligence who are studying in mainstream education. The session will consist of 4 papers lasting 15 minutes each, followed by a 30 minute discussion, and aims to foster international cooperation and debate.
We particularly focus on the experience of undergraduate students as this group is under-represented in the literature. This session welcomes proposals from researchers and practitioners at any stage of their career, and also from people with lived experience of autism and related conditions.
SESSION TOPICS
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
• Specialist assistive technologies to support learning for students with these conditions
• Development of resources and activities to aid transitions between different educational stages
• Usage and accessibility of mainstream technologies and services such as learning management systems or smartphone apps
• Participatory approaches to research and design with and for autistic students
• Inclusive practice in libraries, learning technology and learning and teaching services
• Self-advocacy and informed decision making
• Curriculum design and reasonable adjustments
For full details please visit our web page at http://www.autism-uni.org/special-autism-session-at-inted-2016/
Marc Fabri (Senior Lecturer, Leeds Beckett University, UK)
Penny Andrews (Research Assistant, Leeds Beckett University, UK)
Debra Satterfield (California State University Long Beach, USA)
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