Neurodiversity and Higher Education - Paperback
by Andrew Eddy (Editor), Timothy Frawley (Editor), Blánaid Gavin (Editor)
Neurodiversity in higher education is gaining essential recognition, yet significant challenges remain. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of strategies and initiatives designed to foster inclusion for neurodivergent students.
Andrew Eddy is the Co-founder of the Neurodiversity Hub community of practice, working with universities and employers to facilitate neurodivergent higher education students to become more work-ready and increase their employment opportunities. Andrew is retired but continues his interest in neurodiversity and advocating for more neuro-inclusive workplaces and learning spaces.
Timmy Frawley, DGov; MEd, BNS, RPN, RNT, is Associate Professor in Mental Health Nursing at UCD. A registered psychiatric nurse and educator, he has held leadership roles in curriculum development, governance and research. His work focuses on neurodiversity, nursing governance and service user involvement. He is committed to education, inclusion and issues concerning professional regulation.
Blánaid Gavin, PhD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has worked clinically with children and teenagers for over 20 years. She is particularly interested in expanding understanding in relation to child and adolescent mental health. To this end, she has been involved in teaching and research focused on optimising outcomes for young people. She specialises in the area of ADHD.
Etain Quigley, PhD, is Lecturer in Law at Maynooth University, specialising in neurodiversity, mental health, youth justice and criminology. She has held Irish Research Council awards, worked on FP7 and H2020 projects and serves on Mental Health Tribunals. She is also a co- founding editor of Neurodiversity (Sage).
Charlotte Valeur is an investment banker and seasoned FTSE Chair, Non-Executive Director and governance expert. She is a professor, author and public speaker in corporate governance, leadership, equality and diversity. Charlotte is Autistic and ADHD, and the founder and CEO of the global Institute of Neurodiversity (ION).
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