1st Edition
The Complete College Skills Guide for Neurodivergent Students Understanding the Science of Learning for Academic Success
1. Sleep Enough, Eat Well and Move Your Body to Improve Your Learning 2. Taking Care of Your Mind Helps You Learn Better 3. Mental Processes that Make Learning Possible 4. Strategies that Lead to Effective Learning 5. Changing Habits That May be Detrimental to Your Learning 6. Self-Advocacy: The Key to Receiving the Support you Need to Learn Well
Biography
Florencia Ardon has taught study skills courses and provided academic advice to undergraduate students at Cornell University for over a decade. She founded and leads Neurodiversity @ Cornell and advocates for neurodiversity celebration and inclusion. For her efforts, she was recognized as a Stephen H. Weiss Provost’s Teaching Fellow, which recognizes sustained excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
"Grounded in evidence yet deeply accessible, this research-rich guide empowers neurodivergent learners to understand how they learn and advocate for what they need to thrive. Clear, affirming, and practical, it is essential reading for students entering college and the educators and families who support them."
Lauren Hough Williams, Executive Director, NYU Steinhardt's PINE (Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education)
"This book feels like a warm hug from a supportive friend during the most stressful hours of college madness."
Jasmine Mueller, Student, University of Lausanne
"The Complete College Study Guide for Neurodivergent Students is a wealth of information for students and for those who support them. The guide is clear and helpful and reinforces a holistic approach to learning and success, including the importance of sleep, fun, and belonging."
Cristine Donovan, Racker
"Ardon has combined decades of teaching neurodivergent students effective learning strategies with a broad knowledge of the research to produce an extraordinary book that helps ND students navigate the college environment and advocate for themselves. It’s a must read for all ND students."
Dr. Saundra McGuire, internationally recognized learning specialist
