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Neurodiversity and Collegiate Honors
Neurodiversity and Collegiate Honors
Saturday, November 9, 2013: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Napoleon A3 (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
As autism diagnoses skyrocket, colleges are poised to become increasingly neurodiverse. Students with high-functioning forms of autism, such as Asperger's syndrome, are often academically gifted and thus drawn to honors programs. This presentation will discuss both the challenges and benefits of increased neurodiversity.