Empowering Inclusive Education: Supporting Neurodivergent Learners

Recording Date:  October 16, 2025

Presented by: Laykin Forthun, BSN, RN, PMH-BC, HNB-BC

Intended Audience: NPD practitioners, All NPD team members, Nursing Education Instructors & Faculty, Simulation Educators, Nurses who facilitate education of healthcare professionals.

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice, Competent

Description: Explore neurodivergence and how traditional bolt-on accommodations often rely on deficit-based thinking. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and classroom compassion are introduced as frameworks that create an inclusive learning environment from the start. Attendees will gain insight into neurodivergence, discuss the stigma surrounding, and learn practical strategies for supporting diverse learning needs and improving outcomes for adult neurodivergent learners. This webinar expands on content presented at the 2025 Aspire Convention

Outcome: As indicated in post-webinar evaluations, 80% of participants will: be able to define neurodivergence, express increased knowledge of its implications in the learning environment, and identify Universal Design techniques that can be implemented in their practice.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): November 16, 2025

Successful completion:

• View webinar
• Complete on-line evaluation

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