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Florencia Ardon

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Author, “The Complete College Skills Guide for Neurodivergent Students.” Lecturer & Speaker on Learning Strategies.

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Many of the characteristics of dyspraxia are in the diagnostic criteria for autism and/or ADHD.

Many of the students I’ve advised through the years and whom I know are diagnosed or self-Id as ADHDers have “poor” handwriting (so do I unless I focus on writing nicely). Problems with time management, planning and organization, with short term memory, bumping into people, and many other issues are fairly common too.

#neurodiversity #inclusion #belonging #Autism #ADHD by @ardonflorencia

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3 days ago

Cornell students are invited to hear from Em McClintock, ADHD Evaluation Interim Coordinator and Counselor/Therapist at CAPS, about the process to request a diagnostic evaluation and/or counseling at CAPS. She will also address some points to consider when looking for a diagnosis or counseling. Join us on Tuesday, October 22, 5-7 pm in Warren Hall B50. by @ardonflorencia

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4 days ago

Cornell students are invited to hear from Em McClintock, ADHD Evaluation Interim Coordinator and Counselor/Therapist at CAPS, about the process to request a diagnostic evaluation and/or counseling at CAPS. She will also address some points to consider when looking for a diagnosis or counseling. Join us on Tuesday, October 22, 5-7 pm in Warren Hall B50. by @ardonflorencia

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4 days ago

Posting more cool fall colors! I’m going in a hike today and will share more pics tomorrow.
#Learning #MindWandering #Rest #NatureRX by @ardonflorencia

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8 days ago

Rest is crucial for learning, and letting your mind wander during periods of rest improves your focus at times when it’s needed.

To be alert in class or your office, decrease the information you feed your brain while you walk, drive. Give your brain a real break.

Looking at the fall colors is a good way to rest!
#learning #inclusion #neurodiversity #belonging by @ardonflorencia

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10 days ago

For our next Neurodiversity Dialogues Session, we’ll talk about an issue that is frequently brought up in study skills consultation, and is also common in academic / productivity / life coaching sessions.

Join us Wednesday, October 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Zoom (registration required)

Neurodiversity Dialogues: Dealing with Procrastination
o What exactly is procrastination?
o Why does it happen?
o Who is more prone to it?
o How can you deal with it?

Join us for a conversation around what is -- and what is not -- procrastination. Attendees will be able to clear some misunderstandings, as well as create an action plan that work for them.

More info & registration link: https://events.cornell.edu/event/neurodiversity-dialogues-dealing-with-procrastination by @ardonflorencia

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13 days ago

@rackeragency is a non-profit that supports people with disabilities, founded in 1948. They have supported my family and many others through a rich and vast variety of supports, services and resources. They have made a strong, positive and invaluable impact on the community as a whole.

Cristine Donovan, Racker's Executive Director, kindly accepted to review my book, and after reading it, endorsed it. Her endorsement reads:

“The Complete College Skills Guide for Neurodivergent Students is a wealth of information for students and for those who support them. The guide is clear and helpful and reinforces a holistic approach to learning and success, including the importance of sleep, fun, and belonging.”

#Neurodiversity #HigherEd #Learning #Neurodivergent #Inclusion #Belonging

@routledgebooks @routledgeeoe

Routledge Routledge Books by @ardonflorencia

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20 days ago

If you are in the area, join me today at 3 pm for a discussion on the strengths of neurodivergent students in Protagonist Books & Coffee (8 W Main Street, Dryden, NY).

https://florenciaardon.com/2026/09/27/the-strengths-of-neurodivergent-students/

@routledgeeoe @routledgebooks @neurodiversityatcornell @cornelluniversity @protagonistbooksandcoffee

#Neurodiversity #Teaching #UniversalDesign #Neurodivergent #Inclusion #Acceptance #Belonging by @ardonflorencia

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23 days ago

Teach Yourself How To Learn and Teach Students How To Learn are two influential and impactful books to understand learning and obtain valuable ideas of how to craft a course, for faculty, or how to learn any topic in a more efficient way, for students.

Both were written by Dr. Saundra McGuire. Dr. McGuire taught at Cornell and then at Louisiana State University. I got acquainted with her work after a lecture she gave at Cornell, and we used her books as textbooks for the classes I teach on learning skills.

A bit over a year ago, she came to campus and was happily able and willing to give a talk to my students. She was instrumental in me being able to publish my book, from encouraging me to getting me in touch with the editors at Routledge Books, and reviewing one of the chapters of the book. On top of all that, she was kind enough to read the book, assess it, and endorse it.

Dr. Saundra McGuire's endorsement reads:

“Ardon has combined decades of teaching neurodivergent students effective learning strategies with a broad knowledge of the research to produce an extraordinary book that helps ND students navigate the college environment and advocate for themselves. It’s a must read for all ND students.”

@routledgebooks @routledgeeoe

#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Belonging #Acceptance #Learning #HigherEd by @ardonflorencia

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24 days ago

Lauren Hough Williams, who leads the Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education is someone I admire. She is unique--warm and supportive yet a fierce advocate for neurodivergent students, K-12 and beyond.

I've attended several of her programs and had the fortune to be in a panel where she was also a panelist. And I was beyond thrilled that she accepted to read my book and endorse it if the felt it was a good resource for students.

Lauren's endorsement reads:
“Grounded in evidence yet deeply accessible, this research-rich guide empowers neurodivergent learners to understand how they learn and advocate for what they need to thrive. Clear, affirming, and practical, it is essential reading for students entering college and the educators and families who support them.”

Read more about my book: https://florenciaardon.com/

#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Belonging #Education
@routledgebooks @routledgeeoe Students are engaged and working in groups, solving a problem. by @ardonflorencia

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25 days ago

As society, we have advanced considerably, but are not yet there. It seems like we're in the two step forward - one step back stage. This post, which I wrote in 2014, is still relevant today.
https://florenciaardon.com/2026/09/23/those-who-were-cured-of-autism/ Image shows red maple leaves on black gravel. by @ardonflorencia

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a month ago

The endorsement for my book that I cherish the most was written by a college student, Jasmine Mueller, who is studying at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. Normally, this type of endorsements are professionals and experts. But the book is for college students (and others taking university-level courses), so I wanted a student to review it.

I wanted this book to be one that not only provided students with evidence-based information about learning, but also empowered them to take ownership of their college career and advocate for their needs. Jasmine was one of the best test readers ever! She gave me a lot of ideas on how to improve the book, what information to add, what didn't sound right, and much more.

Jasmine's endorsement reads:
"This book feels like a warm hug from a supportive friend during the most stressful hours of college madness"

#College #Learning #Inclusion #Belonging #Neurodiversity by @ardonflorencia

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