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  • First-year PLU student Bethany Vigil ’27 recently received Study.com’s scholarship for students on the autism spectrum. Bethany will major in biology , minoring in psychology , and hopes to attend medical school after graduating from PLU. We asked what academic advice Bethany would give to…

    Academic advice for students on the spectrum Posted by: mhines / October 5, 2023 October 5, 2023 First-year PLU student Bethany Vigil ’27 recently received Study.com’s scholarship for students on the autism spectrum. Bethany will major in biology, minoring in psychology, and hopes to attend medical school after graduating from PLU. We asked what academic advice Bethany would give to younger teens who are also on the spectrum:“Don’t study and act as though you’re neurotypical, which sounds

  • Assistant Professor of Education | School of Education | jwright@plu.edu | John Wright teaches special education methods courses, as well as courses in assistive technology, autism, and behavior management.

    John Wright Assistant Professor of Education Email: jwright@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Special Education, Vanderbilt University, 2019 M.B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago, 1999 M.A., Modern Languages, University of Arizona, 1997 B.S., Math, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, 1995 B.A., German, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, 1995 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Inclusive Instructional Practices for students with disabilities Autism Spectrum Disorder Early

  • Asking the student how you can be of support. Asking how the disability affects the student's learning and participation in your class.

    accommodations. Challenging the student to explain the need for accommodations. Publicly “singling out” or identifying students with disabilities to the rest of your class, even to be helpful. Leaving a Letter of Accommodation in plain view of other students. Providing unnecessary information related to a student’s disability or accommodations. Quick Guides for Working with Students with: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Disorders Attention Deficit Disorder Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dyslexia Hearing

  • Dr. Wendelyn Shore & Dr. Marianne Taylor

    Children's Literature``4:25 - Arianna Hillman*``Experiences of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Covid-19 Pandemic``4:35 - Jessica Hewett & Jennifer Kim**``Effects of Vocalization and Presence of Parents on Altruism``4:45 - Lorelei Eddy, Maria Flynn, and Emma Taupin**``Perceptions of Police Use of Force-Based on Suspect Race and Disability Status``4:55 - Rudolph King*``The Effect of Religion on Optimism and Depression``*Capstone Project **PSYC 242 ProjectZoom Room 3 Dr. Corey Cook

  • Psychology Student Research Conference May 16, 2019 4:00-6:30 pm Anderson University Center Chris Knutzen Hall

    Divorce? 3. Sienna S. Mathes Does Media Affect Our Beliefs? How Manipulating Mood Affects Credulity *4. Nicole Waldron, Stella Wang, & Gabe Rivera Quotation Inspiration From Religious Affiliation 5. Jasmine L. Jackson Multiracial Identities: Identity and Stereotype Threat *6. Nanea Anderson, Dexter Finn, & Emily Turner Assessing Sexual Assault Cases: Perceptions of Guilt and Gender Bias 7. Kristina Inghram Healing Through Music: Reimagining Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder *8. Abigail Dean

  • Nayonni “Nai Nai” Watts has autism, and she’s not afraid to be open and honest about it. “If people want to learn about autism, it’s best to learn from an autistic person rather than a non-autistic person,” she says. In January Watts debuted her student-led…

    of the autism spectrum; “Why I Dance,” which is inspired by a dance class Watts took at PLU; and “Greek to Me,” which is a story about how Watts expresses love using the Greek words Agape, Philia and Eros. Watts fondly recalled the moment this all started. “I can trace it back to Fall 2017 — I was in a playwriting class with Professor Tom Smith. It was the first time this class was offered, so I wanted to learn more about it,” she said. Watts received edits of her works from both her peers and

  • TACOMA, Wash. – Dept. of Psychology – Two recent Psychology graduates created websites as their final capstone projects. Naomi Lapp: BDD – An Educational Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder  An in-depth look at body dysmorphic disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, support, and other…

    Capstone Presentations Meet the Web Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 3, 2019 June 3, 2019 By Jeannette ShimkoCommunications Coordinator, Division of Social SciencesTACOMA, Wash. - Dept. of Psychology -Two recent Psychology graduates created websites as their final capstone projects. Naomi Lapp: BDD – An Educational Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder  An in-depth look at body dysmorphic disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, support, and other resources. Charlotte Willis

  • External Funding Opportunities National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Scholarships Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan

    External Funding Opportunities National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Scholarships Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Hearst Endowed Fellowships for Minority Students The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship to one student three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and