Navigating Reasonable Adjustments as a Neurodivergent Scholar with Alex Chapman

Alex Chapman is an AuDHD Music Psychologist based between the Royal Northern College of Music and Drake Music Scotland, funded through a Collaborative Doctoral Award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (UK Research & Innovation). They focus on neurodivergent musicians and audiences’ experiences and challenges in live music settings, specifically auditory processing. They are well-versed in accessibility and reasonable adjustments, and are part of various networks relating to neurodiversity, music, and accessibility research and practice; these promote accessibility in music training, performance, and industry. Alex values community, openness, and honesty throughout education and employment, allowing for experimentation and transparency within the learning process.

 

In this episode we explore what reasonable adjustments are and how to figure out what is right for you. Alex shares examples of what they have found useful and offers tips for navigating the process.

 

We attend to particular challenges; communicating with the institution and the difference that the right adjustments can make!

 

If you would like to contact Alex about this episode, please direct message them on Instagram via @neurospicy_bean.

 

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