Here are a few testimonials from individuals and organizations that I have worked with as part of my neurodiversity and accessibility consulting practice.
“Sarah Silverman’s workshop, ‘An Introduction to Neurodiversity for Educators’ was fantastic. Her presentation was clear, informative, and well-organized. She gave a fascinating overview of the history of neurodiversity which was especially interesting for participants who may have been less familiar with these concepts. It also included guidance on how faculty can structure teaching and course materials to better suit the needs of neurodiverse students. The case studies were also very useful and helped faculty understand how to approach teaching pedagogy using principles of universal design in learning. Several faculty members mentioned that this was one of the best workshops they had attended. Sarah is an excellent communicator and this workshop was a great professional development opportunity for our faculty.”
–Christie Byun, Wabash College
“Our team at ND Learning and the participants in the Inclusive Teaching Academy had a phenomenal experience working with and learning from Sarah about Access Friction in teaching and learning. Sarah was very thoughtful and diligent in the way she approached designing the session to make sure it would align with the theme and structure of the academy. Sarah’s session provided thought-provoking insights and practical ways for faculty and educational developers to consider and respond to situations in teaching and learning when access needs differ and conflict. Participants in the academy overwhelmingly reported the session was either very useful or extremely useful as they worked on their course (re) design.”
–Horane Diatta-Holgate, Program Director of Inclusive Pedagogy at the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Notre Dame
“Sarah Silverman’s Introduction to Neurodiversity for Educators training was an enlightening and accessible course to both educators and disability accessibility professionals. Learning the roots of the neurodiversity movement provided a previously unknown grounding for the vocabulary and practices we currently engage in. This training has provided a foundation at our institution for expanding resources to assist faculty in creating accessible coursework for our neurodiverse student community.”
–Carley Dix, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Davidson College
“Every faculty and staff member I talked with who had attended Sarah’s ½ day workshop said it was one of the best professional development experiences they have ever attended. The session managed to provide a strong introduction for participants who were new to the topic of neurodiversity while also engaging those looking for a deeper exploration of strategies for supporting our neurodiverse students. Sarah was amazing to work with – very generous with her time, expertise, and resources.”
–Jennifer Kelley, Faculty Chair of Professional Development, College of DuPage
Sarah E. Silverman 