Neurodiversity - Resources for Studying and Teaching : Getting Started

This Library guide is intended to provide information and guidance on accessing and using the library for neurodiverse students, as well as information useful for UW Instructors in accommodating neurodiverse students. 

Much of the content has been adapted from Montana State University Library's Neurodiversity Resources libguide.

"Neurodivergent is a nonmedical term that describes people whose brains develop or work differently for some reason. This means the person has different strengths and struggles from people whose brains develop or work more typically. While some people who are neurodivergent have medical conditions, it also happens to people where a medical condition or diagnosis hasn’t been identified...While everyone’s brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. This may be differences in social preferences, ways of learning, ways of communicating and/or ways of perceiving the environment. Because of this, a neurodivergent person has different struggles and unique strengths. People who are neurodivergent can benefit from education and programs that help them develop their strengths using them to their benefit to live happy, healthy lives." (Adapted from The Cleveland Clinic).