
doi: 10.11647/obp.0420
This book offers a comprehensive review of current research on the higher education experiences of neurodivergent undergraduate students and those with invisible disabilities. Grounded in principles of social justice and equity, this work draws from design thinking, the neurodiversity model, and Universal Design for Learning, to explore the context of higher education in relation to neurodivergent and disabled students. The author discusses findings from literature on the experiences of students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, psychiatric disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and disabling chronic physical illnesses. The inclusion of students with chronic illnesses is particularly timely, given the rising prevalence of long COVID symptoms and other lasting health impacts among university-aged individuals. Moreover Ash Lierman, who has extensive experience of serving students marginalized students, gives voice to this community, thus providing both a synthesis of existing research, and highlighting the needs and challenges of the students themselves. The Struggle You Can’t See serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and support this underserved population, offering insights for transformational change in higher education.
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thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNF Educational strategies and policy::JNFK Educational strategies and policy: inclusion, Neurodivergent students;Invisible disabilities;Higher education;Social justice;Universal Design for Learning;Chronic illnesses, thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MK Medical specialties, branches of medicine::MKF Pathology::MKFK Chronic diseases and conditions, thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNM Higher education, tertiary education, thema EDItEUR::4 Educational purpose qualifiers::4T For specific educational purposes::4TW For specific learning difficulties, thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNS Teaching of students with different educational needs::JNSC Teaching of students with physical impairments or disabilities
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