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Supporting Neurodiverse Learners at Every Stage

At Lesley, we’re committed to supporting neurodiverse adults through every stage of their professional and life journey. Our offerings, delivered through our highly respected Threshold program, emphasize practical knowledge, social engagement, and career readiness, providing alumni and community members with ongoing opportunities to build the crucial skills needed for independent living and career success.

Microlearnings

Lesley University Microlearnings are free, one- to three-minute videos offering timely, relevant information on a range of topics designed to support neurodiverse learners and their families. We’re always adding to our Microlearnings library – so check back often to explore what’s new.  

Supporting Your Graduate's Writing Journey 

This three-minute microlearning video provides graduates with essential insights into supporting their writing development beyond the classroom. Participants will discover practical strategies for encouraging day-to-day writing skills, building confidence in written communication, and understanding the unique strengths and challenges that neurodiverse learners bring to writing tasks. The video offers immediate takeaways for creating supportive home environments that foster writing growth and celebrate progress at every stage. This accessible introduction serves as a valuable resource for parents seeking to understand how they can best support their graduate's ongoing writing development and communication success. 

Microlearning: Empowered Communication for Lifelong Success

This short video introduces strategies for strengthening communication skills among neurodivergent graduates and their families. Viewers will learn how guided exercises and role-playing can build confidence in assertive communication, professional conversation, and self-advocacy—while honoring diverse styles of expression. The microlearning highlights how empowered communication not only helps graduates showcase their creativity and strengths, but also equips families with tools to support their success in professional and social settings.

Workshops & Seminars

These workshops and seminars, led by Lesley’s experienced Threshold team, give neurodiverse learners and their families the opportunity to focus on specific topics, issues, and skills. It’s practical, relevant education that helps learners grow in their jobs and navigate the path to independent living. We frequently add new workshops and seminars, so check back often. 

During this supportive seminar, participants will use the theme of nature to spark creativity and find new ways to express themselves in their writing. Activities will be focused on using sensory details to strengthen creative writing skills. There will be multiple opportunities to share experiences, thoughts, and feelings about spending time outdoors. A key part of the seminar will be a sensory walk and reflection, along with other interactive, nature-based writing exercises. Alumna and scholar Nicole Kras will lead this seminar.

Facilitator

Nicole Kras, 14, PhD, Adult Learning and Development

Dates and times: 1 hour remote asynchronous and 2 hours remote synchronous

Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):

Session Dates Time Registration (Alumni only) Registration (General Public)
1st session November 12th 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST Alumni Register here General Public Register here
2nd session December 4th 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST Alumni Register here General Public Register here
3rd session December 16th 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST Alumni Register here General Public Register here
4th session TBD      

 

Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants

Neurodivergent graduates bring creativity, persistence, and fresh ways of thinking, yet too often encounter barriers when their communication styles don’t align with workplace or social expectations. These challenges can make self-advocacy more difficult and sometimes prevent their strengths from being fully recognized. Families, too, often seek strategies to better support their graduates as they navigate professional and community environments. This seminar creates a supportive space for both graduates and their families to practice and strengthen communication skills through guided exercises and role-playing. Together, participants will explore approaches to assertive communication, professional conversation, and self-advocacy, all while honoring diverse styles of expression. By the end, graduates and families will leave with practical tools, increased confidence, and a stronger sense of agency to thrive in both professional and social settings.

Facilitator

Caroline Maguire, ‘11, M.Ed., Early Child Development and Socialization

Dates and times

1 hour remote asynchronous and 2 hours remote synchronous

Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):

Session Dates Time Registration (Alumni only) Registration (General Public)
1st session November 18th 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST Alumni Register here General Public Register here
2nd session December 9th 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST Alumni Register here General Public Register here
3rd session January 13th 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST Alumni Register here General Public Register here
4th session TBD      

 

Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants

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