The following resources were presented at the CIEE Annual Conference in November 2021. The conference information, including the PowerPoint presentation, will be available through the end of 2021. The resources at the bottom of this page will remain after that time.
Presenters:
Susan Holme, Director of Off-Campus Studies, Whitman College
Andy Donahue, Director of Social Pragmatics, Landmark College
Jessica Lindoerfer, Director of Experiential Education, Landmark College
Antonia Keithahn, Associate Director of Academic Resources, Whitman College
PowerPoint Presentation:
Access to Education Abroad for All: Serving Students with Anxiety, Autism & More (PDF)
Access to Education Abroad for All: Serving Students with Anxiety, Autism & More (PowerPoint)
The following resources may be useful to students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Autism-Specific Study Abroad Resources:
Mobility International (MIUSA) is an organization whose mission is “To empower people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development.” Their website contains a plethora of resources for students, administrators and faculty.
A search for keyword “autism” brings up a large library of fact sheets, student testimonials, and other references. These can be used to educate oneself and empower students. Here are a few highlights:
15 Tips for Planning an Autism-Inclusive Exchange Program
Air Travel Tips for Autistic Passengers
Disability Disclosure 101
Student Experiences in Jamaica, China, and Scotland
MIUSA also includes a collection of sample accommodation forms and resources for study abroad administrators. These can be extremely useful when advising students about study abroad options.
Neurodiversity Training Resources:
The following resources are not specific to international education, but provide valuable opportunities to learn about neurodiversity in an educational context.
Landmark College Institute for Research and Training (LCIRT)
The Landmark College Institute for Research and Training’s (LCIRT) mission is “to expand neurodiversity-based research and leverage innovative practices to improve educational and career outcomes for neurodivergent individuals.” LCIRT offers a variety of professional development opportunities, including webinars, a certificate program, workshops, trainings, and their annual Summer Institute for Educators.
Printable LCIRT flyers:
Professional Development Options
Certificate Program in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity
Other Neurodiversity Professional Development Resources:
CUNY Neurodiversity Conference
Stanford Neurodiversity Summit
College Autism Network’s College Autism Summit
Learning Disability Association of America: Webinars and Conferences