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Course ID: SA1001
Title: Building Neuroinclusive Campuses: Strategies for Housing, Residence Life, and Student Affairs
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Facilitators: Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown and Amy Rutherford-Moody
Price: $50

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OVERVIEW
Residence halls and campus life are central to the college experience, making Housing, Residence Life, and Student Affairs professionals key partners in supporting neurodivergent students. Creating inclusive, accessible communities not only enhances student success but also strengthens campus culture as a whole.

This webinar will provide practical strategies and foundational knowledge to help Housing & Residence Life and Student Affairs staff better understand and support neurodivergent students in residential communities and across campus life. Participants will gain tools to navigate interactions, address concerns, and overcome environmental barriers while fostering inclusive and supportive learning communities.

KEY TOPICS

• Understanding neurodiversity and autism in residential and campus settings
• How neurodiversity shapes residence hall communities and student engagement
• Strategies for effective communication and meetings with neurodivergent students
• Navigating conduct, behavior, and community standards
• Best practices for creating accessible residential and campus environments

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Build foundational knowledge of neurodiversity and autism in higher education
2. Strengthen skills for supporting neurodivergent students in residence halls and campus life
3. Understand legal and conduct considerations relevant to Housing, Residence Life, and Student Affairs
4. Identify practical strategies to improve services, policies, and campus environments

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Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown is a nationally recognized authority on supporting neurodivergent students in higher education. She is the founder of College Autism Spectrum, former Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study Center, Yale Medical School, and retired Director of Student Services at the University of Connecticut School of Law. She brings over 43 years of experience in Disability Services and is the author and co-author of several books on the topic.


Amy Rutherford-Moody is a Licensed Counselor with nearly two decades of experience in higher education and autism support services. She co-founded one of the first Autism college support programs in 2008 and served as its director for 16 years. She currently serves as Director of College Autism Spectrum, where she facilitates trainings and provides coaching to help institutions create more neuroinclusive campus environments. A published author, educator, and practitioner, Amy integrates professional expertise with lived experience to offer practical, compassionate, and actionable strategies that support neurodivergent students and the professionals who work with them.

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