An Equitable Review Process When Working with Neurodivergent Students

Authors

• Rose Llanos, Lynn UniversityFollow
• Ebony Lovett, Wesleyan School

Document Type

Conference Session

Publication Date

3-22-2026

Abstract

Neurodivergent students are increasingly attending higher education. The increase in college attainment of neurodivergent students should give further attention and support in the college counseling and college admission fields. This session will dive deeper into standardizing ethical practices when supporting neurodivergent students in the college admission process through a Universal Design Learning approach.

1. Participants will understand the differences regarding the high school and college services between disability law
2. Participants in this session will learn about resources and the network of institutions for academic support services program
3. Students will understand ways in which to evaluate markers of college readiness using a Universal Design Learning approach.

Host

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Conference/Symposium

Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) 2026 Annual Conference

City/State

New Orleans, LA

Department

Admission

Comments

Theme: Opening Doors. Changing Lives - A 60th Anniversary Celebration. 

Recommended Citation

Llanos, R., & Lovett, E. (2026, March 22-23). An equitable review process when working with neurodivergent students [Conference session]. Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) 2026 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.