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Interactive Workshop

Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership

Professor in Environment: Ethics, Advocacy, and Restorative Practices for Neurodivergent Students

Social work educators face ethical tensions in advocating for neurodivergent justice while navigating institutional constraints.This interactive workshop explores strategies to dismantle ableist norms,apply restorative practices, and create neurodivergent-affirming learning environments. Participants will engage with case studies, empathy mapping, and a tangible workbook to implement systemic change in social work education.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Examine the “Professor-in-Environment” concept to navigate the intersection of personal values, institutional constraints, and professional ethics in advocating for neurodivergent students.
  2. Explore the roles of advocates, allies, collaborators, and co-conspirators as a framework for dismantling ableism and fostering neurodivergent-affirming education.
  3. Apply restorative practices to create inclusive, accessible learning environments that empower neurodivergent students and promote systemic change.