Dear colleagues,
I’m excited to share that the Writing Studio has expanded its services to include a new neurodiversity-focused writing support offering in partnership with the Student Access Services Office.
Through this new offering, we aim to tailor the Writing Studio support open to all Vanderbilt students in ways that honor the unique strengths, perspectives, and talents that neurodiverse students bring to our collective learning environment. Our goal is to make the Writing Studio a more neuroinclusive space for fostering students’ individual growth.
Referral-based Support
Students registered with the Student Access Services Office with a documented neurodivergence—including but not limited to learning differences/disabilities (LD), ADHD, or autism—can seek a referral from their Access Specialist.
We will then match referred students with a Writing Consultant for regular writing consultation sessions to establish an ongoing support relationship.
Is support available without a Student Access referral?
Yes! All students can, of course, schedule and receive individualized writing support through the Writing Studio without a Student Access referral. We have begun efforts to train our team of Writing Consultants on ways that all of our services and spaces can be more neuroinclusive and accessible.
More information on neurodiversity-focused writing support
Both instructors and interested students can learn more by visiting the Writing Studio’s Neurodiversity-Focused Writing Support page.
Questions about neurodiversity-focused writing support can be directed to Nauff Zakaria, Academic Support Coordinator and Specialist in Neurodiversity-focused Writing Support.
Referring other students in need
If you would like to refer a student to the Writing Studio outside this new process or discuss how to encourage a particular student our way, I invite you to email me directly at john.bradley@vanderbilt.edu. I'll be glad to hear from you.
John Bradley
Director, Writing Studio and Tutoring Services
