The Collections Strategist Librarian, Evan Peebles<\/a>, created the Neurodiversity Libguide<\/a> to connect UNT students to neurodiversity resources on and off campus. For example, did you know that students can check out sensory kits and weighted lap pads<\/a> at the Willis Library Service Desk? These kits include fidget toys and noise canceling headphones which can be checked out up to three days. <\/p>\n\n\n Other accessibility devices can be checked out from Willis Library\u2019s Service Desk such as C-Pen Readers<\/a> (a scanner that reads text out loud; a speaker and microphone included), assisted listening devices like the POCKETALKER<\/a> (amplifies sound with headphones), magnifiers,<\/a> and enlarged calculators<\/a> for individuals with visual impairments. <\/p>\n\n\n In addition, Willis Library offers a wide range of materials that help explain what neurodiversity is and strategies on how to overcome challenges in college: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Books<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Videos<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Journals<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Help Yourself Campaign:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Study Pods and Spaces<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n The Writing Center and Learning Center<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A more in-depth guide about accessibility services and devices available at Willis Library can be found in GSA, Apurwa Bhattarai\u2019s Scholar Speak blog, \u201cADA-Compliant Equipment at UNT Libraries<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n UNT Student Services<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n National Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Support for neurodiverse students does not just stop at UNT\u2019s campuses. The Libguide<\/a> displays outside organizations like Autism Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN), ADDitude<\/a> (online magazine platform for students with ADHD), and Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA<\/a>). These organizations provide information about how to advocate for yourself as a neurodiverse student and what protective laws and regulations are in place to help you succeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For additional information, contact Evan Peebles at their email Evan.Peebles@unt.edu<\/a> or at (940) 565 – 4715; and The Neurodiversity Initiative at lucy.gafford@unt.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ADDitude (n.d.). https:\/\/www.additudemag.com\/category\/parenting-adhd-kids\/school-learning\/college\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Autistic Self Advocacy Network (n.d.) Navigating College<\/em>. https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/resources\/books\/navigating-college\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Baumer, N. and Frueh, J. (2021, November 23). What is Neurodiversity?<\/em> Harvard Health Publishing. https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning Disabilities Association of America (n.d.). https:\/\/ldaamerica.org\/category\/post-secondary-options\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Peebles, E. (n.d.). Neurodiversity Resources for UNT Students.<\/em> Neurodiversity Libguide. <\/em>https:\/\/guides.library.unt.edu\/neurodiversitystudents <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Singer, J. (n.d.) Reflections of Neurodiversity. <\/em>https:\/\/neurodiversity2.blogspot.com\/p\/what.html <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n University of North Texas (n.d.). Services for Persons with Disabilities.<\/em> https:\/\/library.unt.edu\/services\/persons-with-disabilities<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n University of North Texas (n.d.). UNT Neurodiversity Initiative.<\/em> https:\/\/neurodiversity.unt.edu\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n University of North Texas Division of Student Affairs (n.d.). Student Health and Wellness Center<\/em>. https:\/\/studentaffairs.unt.edu\/student-health-and-wellness-center\/index.html<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Written by Ian Augustine Neurodiversity is a term used to describe how different a person\u2019s cognitive abilities are from someone else. However, as Harvard Health (2021) states, \u201cthere is no one \u2018right\u2019 way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits,\u201d (Baumer & Frueh, para. 1). 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