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Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners

Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) is an NSF-funded Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project. NNL provides hands-on experiences in neuroscience disciplines, networking opportunities, and resources to high school and early postsecondary students identified as “neurodivergent” learners—those with academic challenges related to conditions such as dyspraxia, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorder, and Tourette syndrome—and disseminates findings to teachers of courses that are related to neuroscience and, more broadly, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The goal of NNL is to enhance student interest in and skills to successfully pursue STEM fields, as well as empower educators to serve these students more effectively.

Resources

Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners Summer Program

Apply for our five-day summer program for neurodivergent high school and college students. Students will learn about neuroscience and neural engineering, neuroethics, and scientific communication, all while connecting with a supportive community.

Get Involved

Postsecondary faculty, professionals, and college students are encouraged to get involved with Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) efforts!

Resources from NNL

Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners has developed and promoted an array of enduring resources to engage faculty, staff, and students in more accessible science education.

Learn More about the NNL Project

Meet the NNL leadership team and read more about our goals, methods, impacts, and funding.

The Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners project is funded by the National Science Foundation (grant #DRL-1948591). Any questions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the federal government.