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Microcredential

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Inclusive Professionals

Our online neurodiversity microcredential helps you build the knowledge and skills to create more inclusive, accessible environments across education, healthcare, and human services. You’ll explore disability and neurodiversity education online, including autism and ADHD, while learning how to identify and address barriers to equity and inclusion. This inclusive professional practices program focuses on universal design, anti-ableism training for professionals, and real-world strategies you can apply right away. When you finish, you’ll be prepared to advocate for meaningful change and support neurodivergent individuals with confidence. 

 

Our team can help you prepare for the next step in your career.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Inclusive Professionals

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Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$471 / credit

Tuition & Fees

Credits

6

Course Catalog

Next term starts

Spring 2027

Ready to Apply?

The deadline for the Spring 2027 term is December 4. How to Apply

By completing this microcredential, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Understand disability and neurodiversity frameworks 
  • Analyze ableism in systems and policies
  • Apply universal design for inclusion
  • Promote inclusive, affirming practices

 

For comprehensive information about our programs, please visit our course catalog.

Course Catalog

Make a Difference in Inclusive Practice

Where your skills can take you 

  • Education professional or instructional leader
  • Human services or social services specialist 
  • Healthcare or mental health professional 
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion specialist
  • Organizational training and development professional 
Career Services
Building advocacy skills together

 

Interested? Take the Next Steps

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Apply for This Microcredential Program

Double check you have all of your admissions requirements, and send in your application to be ready for our next start date!

 

 

How To Apply

Next start term

Spring 2027

Deadline to apply

December 4th

Start Your Microcredential

as soon as January 11, 2027.

FAQ

 

It is a short, focused graduate program that builds skills in neurodiversity-affirming practices, inclusion, and accessibility across professional settings.

 

This program is designed for professionals in education, healthcare, human services, and related fields who want to strengthen inclusive practices and support neurodivergent individuals. 

 

You will learn how to apply universal design, recognize and address ableism, and implement inclusive practices that support individuals with diverse needs.

 

You will gain practical, in-demand skills in equity and accessibility training, positioning you for roles that focus on inclusive leadership, advocacy, and systems change.

 

Interested in Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Inclusive Professionals?

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