Invisible Conditions and Students in Higher Education – UROP Symposium

Invisible Conditions and Students in Higher Education

Paul Baker IV

Research Mentor: Sandy Zalmout
Mentor Department: ICPSR, ISR
Author(s): Paul W Baker IV
Session: Session 7 (4:00 PM – 4:50 PM)
Presentation Type: Poster 45

Abstract

This project examines the experiences of neurodivergent students with invisible conditions within higher education. Invisible conditions including ADHD, Autism, PTSD, and others often go unrecognized in traditional academic environments which creates barriers that are not immediately apparent to educators or peers. My research examines how students navigate tension between disclosure and privacy. As a result, many students rely on individualized coping strategies rather than institutional resources.

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