Neuroinclusive Teaching Strategies, Course Design, and Student Support in Higher Education

Authors

Meera Rastogi University of Cincinnati, Clermont College, Batavia, Ohio, USA. Meera Rastogi, PhD, MAAT, ATR-BC, CGP, is a licensed psychologist, board certified art therapist, certified group psychotherapist, and professor at the University of Cincinnati, Clermont College. She teaches in the psychology program and directs the University's Pre-Art Therapy Certificate Program. Dr. Rastogi offers weekly art therapy groups for people with chronic illness and people focused on mental health recovery. Her research interests include the intersections between psychology, neuroscience, and art therapy, art therapy and mental health conditions, and higher education. Patricia Goedl Professor of Accounting, University of Cincinnati, USA. Patricia Goedl, PhD is a Professor of Accounting at the University of Cincinnati. Her academic degrees include a PhD, a Master of Professional Accountancy, and an undergraduate degree in business administration. She has completed all but one class toward a Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity. She holds a Certified Public Accountant license (OH, inactive). She is passionate about teaching excellence and the scholarship of teaching and learning, especially as it relates to supporting neurodiverse students. She has numerous publications and presentations related to the scholarship of teaching and learning. She also published an open-access managerial accounting textbook. Lori B. Vincent Assistant Professor, School of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, USA. Lori B. Vincent, Ph.D., BCBA-D is an Assistant Professor of school psychology at the University of Cincinnati. She is a licensed psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst. She has worked in home, school, community, and hospital settings with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Her current research focuses on inclusion of neurodivergent students in higher education to increase their self-determination and quality of life across the lifespan. She previous co-authored a book entitled The FRIEND� Program for Creating Supportive Peer Networks for Students with Social Challenges, including Autism.