According to the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics, almost 20 percent of all undergraduate students and 12 percent of graduate students are not neurotypical. As more is learned about the unique ways that people’s minds work, individuals who experience ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other forms of neurodiversity may experience feelings of not belonging at college, difficulty succeeding in traditional learning environments, and isolation as they believe they are alone in their experiences. NAD seeks to support students through neurodiversity education, awareness, and connection.

Examples of Outreach

Our outreach activities significantly focus on hosting the Test Anxiety, In Focus, and Perfectionism skill-building workshops. 

We table (aka show up with info and goodies) at various events all over campus to promote awareness about neurodiversity and skill-building workshops.

We are available to host trainings and workshops on request for topics on neurodiversity, test anxiety, perfectionism, and time management. We also create social media content for neurodiversity awareness, mental health information and skill-building workshop advertisements.

To request an outreach, please complete this form.

Helpful Links

Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative
What Is Neurodiversity? (Harvard Medical School)
Make it Measurable: Assessing Psychological Distress, Wellbeing and Resilience at Scale in Higher Education