A curated collection of external resources to support your understanding of neurodiversity in higher education. These resources complement the topics covered in this OER and provide pathways for further exploration.
| Resource Title | Type | Description | How to Use in This OER | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Neurodiversity Approach(es): What Are They and What Do They Mean for Researchers? | Article | Academic article that outlines different neurodiversity approaches, comparing medical and social perspectives and discussing implications for research practice. Article on medical and social models of neurodiversity (opens in a new tab). | Add to Topic 1 'Key readings on neurodiversity' and the Resources page to support deeper theoretical understanding of disability models. | ① |
| Autism and neurodiversity: a new paradigm | Article | JNNP/BMJ article introducing the neurodiversity paradigm, outlining key ideas, and discussing its implications for neurology and neurodevelopmental conditions. Article on the neurodiversity paradigm (opens in a new tab). | Use wherever the neurodiversity paradigm is presented, as a core further‑reading link for staff who want an accessible academic overview. | ① |
| Autism Ireland | Website | National organisation website providing information, assessment and support options, and advocacy resources for autistic people and their families in Ireland. Autism Ireland website. | Link from the Autism section and global Resources page as a trusted practical support and information source. | ① |
| AsIAm – Ireland's National Autism Charity | Website | National autism charity website with resources on education, inclusion, advocacy, and lived-experience perspectives in Ireland. AsIAm autism support and advocacy website. | Offer alongside Autism Ireland to highlight advocacy materials and education‑focused guidance on inclusion. | ① |
| ADHD Ireland | Website | National charity website offering information on ADHD/varied attention, supports, and services for adults, children, and students in Ireland. ADHD Ireland website. | Link from the Varied attention (ADHD) section and Resources page so educators can signpost students to reputable national support. | ① |
| Dyslexia Association of Ireland | Website | Organisation website providing information about dyslexia, assessment pathways, support services, and educational guidance. Dyslexia Association of Ireland website. | Use as the primary dyslexia referral link, especially in content on reading, writing, and assessment adaptations. | ① |
| Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland | Website | Organisation website offering information and resources about dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder, including adult and education-related supports. Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland website. | Surface in Dyspraxia content and Resources page for staff seeking practical guidance and signposting options. | ① |
| Neurodiversity Ireland | Website | Website focused on neurodiversity information and advocacy across a wide range of neurodivergent traits, beyond those profiled individually in Topic 1. Neurodiversity Ireland website. | Place under general neurodiversity resources to signal that many other neurodivergent traits exist and offer a broader information hub. | ① |
| I-ONE (International Organisation for Neurodiversity Equality) – information site | Website | International or sectoral neurodiversity-focused website providing broader information, research links, or community resources. I‑ONE neurodiversity resource website. | Include as a further‑reading link to widen perspective beyond the Irish context and support independent exploration. | ① |
| Making information accessible for neurodivergent people | PDF Document | Practical PDF guide (West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership) on making information accessible for neurodivergent people, covering layout, language, format, and digital accessibility tips. Making information accessible for neurodivergent people (PDF, opens in a new tab). | Link from Topic 4 (lecturers' role) and Resources page as a concrete checklist when designing handouts, slides, and other teaching materials. | ④ |
| Designing for neurodiversity: creating spaces that encourage movement (Fomcore) | Article | Design-focused article discussing how to create learning and campus spaces that support neurodivergent people, including movement, acoustics, lighting, and other sensory considerations. Designing for neurodiversity – creating spaces that encourage movement (opens in a new tab). | Link from Topic 5 and the Resources page to support estates, space-planning, and teaching teams in creating sensory‑friendly, neuromixed spaces. | ⑤ |
| Neurodiversity in higher education: insights from institutional practice (Sage article) | Article | Peer‑reviewed article on neurodiversity in third‑level education, focusing on institutional responsibilities, policy, and inclusive practice. Article on neurodiversity in third‑level education (Sage Journals, opens in a new tab). | Include as a key institutional-level reading in the Topic 5 'Resources' section and global Resources page to support EDI, policy, and strategic work. | ⑤ |
| Resource Title | Description |
|---|---|
| The Neurodiversity Approach(es): What Are They and What Do They Mean for Researchers? | Academic article that outlines different neurodiversity approaches, comparing medical and social perspectives and discussing implications for research practice. Article on medical and social models of neurodiversity (opens in a new tab). |
| Autism and neurodiversity: a new paradigm | JNNP/BMJ article introducing the neurodiversity paradigm, outlining key ideas, and discussing its implications for neurology and neurodevelopmental conditions. Article on the neurodiversity paradigm (opens in a new tab). |
| Autism Ireland | National organisation website providing information, assessment and support options, and advocacy resources for autistic people and their families in Ireland. Autism Ireland website. |
| AsIAm – Ireland's National Autism Charity | National autism charity website with resources on education, inclusion, advocacy, and lived-experience perspectives in Ireland. AsIAm autism support and advocacy website. |
| ADHD Ireland | National charity website offering information on ADHD/varied attention, supports, and services for adults, children, and students in Ireland. ADHD Ireland website. |
| Dyslexia Association of Ireland | Organisation website providing information about dyslexia, assessment pathways, support services, and educational guidance. Dyslexia Association of Ireland website. |
| Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland | Organisation website offering information and resources about dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder, including adult and education-related supports. Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland website. |
| Neurodiversity Ireland | Website focused on neurodiversity information and advocacy across a wide range of neurodivergent traits, beyond those profiled individually in Topic 1. Neurodiversity Ireland website. |
| I-ONE (International Organisation for Neurodiversity Equality) – information site | International or sectoral neurodiversity-focused website providing broader information, research links, or community resources. I‑ONE neurodiversity resource website. |
| Making information accessible for neurodivergent people | Practical PDF guide (West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership) on making information accessible for neurodivergent people, covering layout, language, format, and digital accessibility tips. Making information accessible for neurodivergent people (PDF, opens in a new tab). |
| Designing for neurodiversity: creating spaces that encourage movement (Fomcore) | Design-focused article discussing how to create learning and campus spaces that support neurodivergent people, including movement, acoustics, lighting, and other sensory considerations. Designing for neurodiversity – creating spaces that encourage movement (opens in a new tab). |
| Neurodiversity in higher education: insights from institutional practice (Sage article) | Peer‑reviewed article on neurodiversity in third‑level education, focusing on institutional responsibilities, policy, and inclusive practice. Article on neurodiversity in third‑level education (Sage Journals, opens in a new tab). |