ADCET Podcast: Neurodiversity Paradigm 101 - Lessons from the movement for higher education

This ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Neurodiversity Paradigm 101 - Lessons from the movement for higher education.

Universities have enthusiastically adopted neurodiversity language, but has practice actually shifted? Ebe Ganon explored and unpacked the neurodiversity paradigm for the higher education community. Ebe examined the difference between the clinical/pathology paradigm and neurodiversity paradigm, identified "paradigm-washing" in action, and explored strategic and practical steps towards genuine neurodiversity-affirming practice. 

This session centred theory that drives practice, and examined biocertification, neuronormativity, and anti-carceral approaches to student support. Expect discomfort, critical reflection, and tools for institutional change - not a checklist of adjustments or Neurodevelopmental Conditions 101!

This webinar draws on the work of Sonny Jane Wise and Nick Walker, extending neurodiversity paradigm principles for the higher education context.

(November 2025)