Conversation Shaper: Utilizing Universal Design in the Writing Center

Madeleine Cottle

The Peer Review Sep 2023 web Open Access

Conversation Shaper: Utilizing Universal Design in the Writing Center

Madeleine Cottle

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Neurodiverse students often find themselves at odds with educational institutions not necessarily designed for the way they think and process information. Universities are geared towards neurotypical students and, despite the services of accessibility offices, neurodiverse students who receive accommodations still struggle in their classes (Clouder et al., 2020). Neurotypical students are students “whose neurological development and state are typical, conforming to what most people would perceive as normal,” whereas neurodivergent students have “divergence in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal” (Disabled World, 2022). Neurodivergent students may struggle with deadlines, multiple choice tests, etc. Writing centers can help neurodiverse students meet their course requirements by being aware of how centers approach supporting students and make consultations more accessible for all types of students. One way to accomplish this is to integrate elements of universal design into writing centers and consultations.

Journal: The Peer Review
Published: 2023-09
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Subjects: Neurodiversity, Universal Design, Neurodiverse students, Inclusive instruction
Topics: writing centers
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