Applying to College for Students With LDs or Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity

The publication was co-authored with Miranda Melcher. The university application process is a daunting task for all students. This can be even more difficult for students and their families with neural conversion or learning disabilities (AD). They often ask questions about how and what to disclose about their problems when enrolling in college, and what … Read more

Neuroplasticity and Evolutionary Psychology

Evolutionary Psychology

By Corrie Jonn Block, Ph.D. D., DBA, and Justin James Kennedy, Ph. D., D. Prof. For the past few years, we have been interested in the intersection between neuroplasticity and evolutionary psychology, focusing on the brain’s potential to alter specific evolutionary psychological adaptive mechanisms. Neuroplasticity is an amazing phenomenon that highlights the brain’s incredible ability … Read more

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Is Not Just for Patients

Neurodiversity

I recently attended a psychological conference on neurodiversity and trauma. Excited to be in a space where the problem of neurodiversity is finally solved, I did not expect to be surrounded by conversations focused solely on this topic. On the first day, I felt insurmountable anxiety. My internal dialogue became relentless, leading to concerns about … Read more

Harnessing the Power of Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement

Key Points Positive reinforcement is an evidence-based intervention for children with autism. Positive reinforcement is based on the association of a positive result with the desired behavior. Consistency and immediacy are essential to associate positive results with the desired behavior. When implementing positive reinforcement, people-centered intentions are central. Positive reinforcement is a technique that we … Read more

3 Levels of Support for Neurodiverse Students at College

Neurodiverse Students

As a rule, universities have three levels of support, although the names given to these levels vary. There is a continuous set of services within each level; however, there are some specific differences that separate these levels and it is useful to understand them when working with neurodiversity students with learning disabilities (LDS). Brown (2013) … Read more

Who Is Neurodiverse?

Neurodiverse

Neurodiversion refers to the idea that neurological differences, such as those observed in autism or ADHD, reflect normal variations in brain development. Neurodiversion is often contrasted with a “medical model” that views conditions such as autism or ADHD as disorders that need to be prevented, treated, or treated. A push was made to move away … Read more

Everything About Nursing Engagement

Nursing Engagement

Are your general practitioners loyal, totally committed, and focused on their profession and their communication? If the pioneers of social services are not sure of this answer, the understanding of the quality of the consideration may be in danger. The expression “commitment to nursing” is commonly used to refer to the level of responsibility and … Read more

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