A Program Evaluation of the Necessary Attributes, Accommodations, and Resources Neurodivergent Students Require for Success in Higher Education

<p>Without academic resources and accommodations, neurodivergent students with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities (LD) may be unable to navigate the academic challenges and rigor associated with college success. I used a mixed-methods research design to collect data from various stakeholders to determine the supports neurodivergent students with LD need to be successful in college. My findings indicated students need accommodations for their learning differences, access to assistive technology, access to counseling or mental health services, and access to specialized support personnel to be successful. I recommended a policy to ensure neurodivergent students and their caregivers are aware of post-secondary institutions that are geared to their success through the mandatory inclusion of those colleges in high school College and Career fairs.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Muñoz, Barbara

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Lorrie B. Butler
• Dr. Christie L. McMullen
• Dr. James Lawson

• Neurodivergent
• Neurodiversity
• Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities
• College
• Higher Education
• Accommodations
• Disability and Equity in Education
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Methods
• Secondary Education

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/843

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1905