Think UDL Strategies to Support Neurodivergent Learners with Jennifer Pusateri
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Mar 7, 2025 
Jennifer Pusateri, a Senior Universal Design Consultant at the University of Kentucky, dives into innovative strategies for supporting neurodivergent learners. She discusses the impact of invisible needs and emphasizes the creativity neurodivergent students bring to academia. Pusateri introduces the IN CUP method to motivate these students, highlights the importance of clear course organization, and addresses executive function challenges. Furthermore, she shares insights on emotional regulation, social norms, and reducing stress in group settings, making education more inclusive for all.
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Invisible Needs, Visible Strengths
- Many neurodivergent students have invisible needs; accommodations requests usually reflect real needs.
- Jennifer Pusateri emphasizes their creativity and value to academia and society.
Offer Processing Time And Timers
- Give learners processing time and visible timers to reduce anxiety and time-blindness.
- Use countdowns and keep prompts visible during think-pair-share to boost participation.
Language Reframes Brain Differences
- Neurodiversity reframes brains as a spectrum, not normal vs abnormal.
- Terms: neurodiversity (population), neurodivergent (people); neurotypical is a social construct.
