Participants in the microcredential include professionals well-versed in neurodiversity around the country from institutions including the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Indiana University at Bloomington, the University of South Carolina and Marquette University.
Marshall Online previously developed a microcredential for Marshall faculty and staff in collaboration with Dr. Hillary Adams, director of the Marshall University HELP Program, and Dr. Jackie Clark, associate director of the .
The microcredential provides an introduction to neurodiversity in higher education, equipping advisors with an understanding of common neurodivergent diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Specific Learning Disabilities (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia).
The course explores the characteristics of these diagnoses, their impact on learning in a higher education setting, and evidence-based support strategies to foster inclusive advising environments.
Emphasis is placed on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and practical implementation techniques to create accessible and supportive advising experiences for neurodiverse learners.
Advisors from across the country will take the microcredential through the Marshall Skills Exchange.
ASN is housed within NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, a professional membership association.