Chloe from the Flinders Neurodivergent Study Support and Advocacy (FNSSA) executive team contacted me to promote their research study exploring the usefulness of disability accommodations for neurodivergent university students in South Australia. Details in post taken from the study information sheets
⭐Invitation to Participate in Research Survey! Share your experience of University Access Plans⭐
We’re excited to invite you to participate in a research study exploring the usefulness of disability accommodations for neurodivergent university students in South Australia.
This initiative is brought to you by the Flinders Neurodivergent Study Support and Advocacy (FNSSA) executive team, including Chloe Walton, Ayisha Fearnside, and Marat Sverdlov.
Who Can Participate?
This survey is intended for students at South Australian universities who identify as neurodivergent or have a neurodivergent presentation or condition. If you choose to participate, the questionnaire will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
About the Study:
An increasing number of neurodivergent students (e.g. students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities) are entering university. However, the existing research suggests that there is a mismatch between the available supports and our needs. This questionnaire seeks to gather insights into the experiences of neurodivergent students who have sought support, accommodations, or adjustments, such as access plans.
Specifically, our study questionnaire asks for some basic demographic information, details of any neurodivergence that you experience and your experience of obtaining and using an Access Plan.
NOTE: The term Access Plan will be used throughout this survey and includes any document your university uses to verify need for accommodations. If you attend Flinders University, University of Adelaide or University of South Australia, you may know these as Access Plans. If you attend Torrens University, you may know these as Learning Statements of Access.
Why It Matters:
By participating, you contribute to a deeper understanding of our community’s needs. Understanding the strengths and challenges faced by neurodivergent students is crucial for developing effective strategies that can enhance educational outcomes and well-being of neurodivergent students.
If you’re interested in sharing your experiences, we would love for you to participate! We believe that by amplifying our voices, we can drive meaningful and positive change for our neurodivergent community. Please note that participation in this study is anonymous and completely voluntary. Declining or ignoring this study invitation will not affect your involvement in other activities of the group.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our research team: flindersnd@gmail.com
The project has been approved by Flinders University’s Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID 7805).