Neurodiversity in action: An Autistic Student and a Neurotypical Teacher's Search for More Effective Communication Online
Misunderstandings happen between autistic students and neurotypical teachers, but contrary to common assumptions, this is not due to autistic students' "lack of social skills." Applying Damian Milton's concept of the "double empathy problem," Colin, an autistic former student and NYU graduate, and Aaron, his former special ed teacher, share funny and poignant stories of their miscommunications in school that highlight how autistic students and non-autistic teachers can learn from one another. Learn strategies for striking a balance to achieve successful, respectful neurodiverse communication.
- Location: Online. Zoom details will be emailed to registered participants.
- Cost: Free
- Registration: Required
- Schedule: Aaron and Colin will give a presentation from 4-5pm and take questions from participants from 5-5:30pm.
- Contacts: Amy Love (loveas@appstate.edu) and Rebekah Cummings (cummingsra@appstate.edu)
This event is sponsored by the University Libraries Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee in collaboration with Dr. Rebekah Cummings.
To request an accommodation for this event please visit odr.appstate.edu
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 16, 2023
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Categories:
- Academics & Research Guest Speakers & Performers
