Creating a Neurodivergent Peers Network for Faculty, Staff and Librarians

This article describes the creation of a peer-led group of neurodivergent faculty, staff and librarians at the University of Toronto, Scarborough. It introduces both the author’s personal motivations for launching a network and seeking partners. It offers suggestions for other neurodivergent educators or organizers to support their peers in higher education workplaces.

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Ought The Journal of Autistic Culture
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2025-12-11
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https://doi.org/10.9707/2833-1508.1253
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Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
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Creating a Neurodivergent Peers Network for Faculty, Staff and Librarians

Nancy C Johnston
Ought The Journal of Autistic Culture
Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
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Creating a Neurodivergent Peers Network for Faculty, Staff and Librarians

Nancy C Johnston
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Abstract

This article describes the creation of a peer-led group of neurodivergent faculty, staff and librarians at the University of Toronto, Scarborough. It introduces both the author’s personal motivations for launching a network and seeking partners. It offers suggestions for other neurodivergent educators or organizers to support their peers in higher education workplaces.

Ought The Journal of Autistic CultureVol. 7(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
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