Nuerodiversity at TCNJ
An article documenting the experience of neurodivergent students and students with disabilities at TCNJ.
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My thesis is a research article on the experience of students with disabilities and the neurodivergent spectrum. I hope to give a voice to those most often forgotten concerning the college experience while allowing others to see a perspective they never considered before.
I used creative technologies to write this article, including MySQL, DataWrapper, Microsoft Excel, and Advanced Search tools.
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“Nuerodivergent” – differing in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical.
“Neurotypical” – describes a person whose neurocognitive functions (ability to think and reason) fall within societal norms and expectations.
Person-first language – emphasizes the individual before their disability, disease, condition, or other identity-related characteristic.
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With more schools prioritizing inclusivity, the question is how well TCNJ is meeting the mark. For neurodivergent students, the availability of accommodations, accessibility of campus buildings, and the ease of accessing support can make or break their academic experience. This investigation will delve into those aspects, uncovering both the strengths and gaps in the system, with the hope of shedd
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