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University of Michigan Neurodiversity Project news, events, and publications from the Beautiful Minds Conference and campus neuro-inclusion work.

Beautiful Minds Conference 2027

University of Michigan · Ann Arbor

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  • Presentation

    Designed for Difference, Built for Belonging

    Ross School of Business · Blau 0560 · University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

    Dr. Matthew Harrison led a conversation on designing institutions and learning environments where neurodivergent students, staff, and faculty can thrive, advancing universal design for learning and belonging across higher education.

  • Presentation

    Neurodiversity, Perimenopause/Menopause, and Burnout, OH MY!

    Michigan American Council on Education (Mi-ACE) Women's Network Annual Conference · Hosted by Lansing Community College · Lansing, Michigan

    Neurodiversity encompasses the wide spectrum of differences in how people process information, think, learn, and behave. While everyone possesses some degree of neurodiversity, behaviors that fall outside societal norms are described as neurodivergence.

  • Publication

    Improving Access for Neurodivergent Learners in Online Courses

    Online learning has expanded access to education for millions of learners, but barriers remain for many, including neurodivergent learners. Creating inclusive online learning experiences requires layered approaches: accessible course materials, flexible learning pathways, and tools that help learners engage with content in ways that work best for them.