Neurodiversity and Third Level Education: A Reusable Learning Resource

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Etain Quigley

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Centre of Teaching and Learning, Maynooth University, School of Law and Criminology

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Education, Teaching & Learning

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Accessibility and Inclusion, Open Education

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CC BY-NC-SA

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An open educational resource that supports academic, professional, and support staff to build more neuro-inclusive teaching, services, and policies in higher education. This resource was conceptualised & developed through the experiences of neurodivergent students in third-level education, with co-creation at the heart of every stage of the process

Benefit of this resource and how to make the best use of it

Free, accessible learning modules designed for university staff and neurodivergent students, designed and developed by neurodivergent students. Explore autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia through evidence-based, practical content.

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Quigley, E. (25/02/2026). Neurodiversity and third level education: a reusable learning resource. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/neurodiversity-and-third-level-education-a-reusable-learning-resource/ License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA).

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