Creating Neuroinclusive Universities & Colleges
Higher education institutions have both a duty and an opportunity to lead on neuroinclusion. With neurodivergent students representing a significant and growing proportion of the student body — and neurodivergent staff across academic and professional services — universities and colleges must build neuroinclusion into every aspect of their provision.
Talk to Our TeamThe Challenges Higher Education Faces
Student Identification & Disclosure
Many neurodivergent students arrive at university unidentified or unwilling to disclose, missing out on the DSA, adjustments, and support that could transform their outcomes.
Assessment & Academic Adjustments
Delivering consistent, appropriate academic adjustments across diverse faculties, assessment formats, and course structures is a persistent challenge for DSA coordinators and academic teams.
Transition & Retention
The transition to university is a particularly high-risk period for neurodivergent students. Without targeted support, dropout rates among this group are significantly higher.
Staff Knowledge & Confidence
Academic and professional services staff often lack the knowledge and confidence to identify and support neurodivergent students, creating inconsistent experiences across the institution.
Supporting Neurodivergent Staff
Neurodivergent academic and professional services staff are often overlooked, receiving less support than students despite facing significant workplace challenges.
DSA & Funding Complexity
Navigating DSA processes, funding streams, and statutory entitlements is complex for students and institutions alike, requiring specialist guidance and support.
How We Help Higher Education Organisations
Staff Development Programmes
CPD-accredited training for academic and professional services staff on identifying, understanding, and supporting neurodivergent students and colleagues.
Student Needs Assessments
Specialist neurodiversity assessments for students, supporting DSA applications and identifying the academic and pastoral adjustments they need.
Transition & Inclusion Support
Targeted programmes to support neurodivergent students through transition, building the strategies and connections they need to succeed.
Inclusive Curriculum Consultancy
Expert guidance on designing assessment methods, teaching approaches, and learning environments that work for a neurodiverse student body.
Staff Workplace Assessments
Specialist assessments for neurodivergent academic and professional services staff, identifying workplace adjustments to support performance and wellbeing.
ND Smart Accreditation
Supporting universities and colleges in achieving ND Smart accreditation, demonstrating neuroinclusion leadership to students, staff, and the sector.
Services for Higher Education
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