The Complete College Skills Guide for Neurodivergent Students: Understanding the Science of Learning for Academic Success - Softcover

Ardon, Florencia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1041264216 ISBN 13: 9781041264217

Publisher: Routledge, 2026

Synopsis

Discover why effective learning depends just as much on being physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared as it does on study strategies, and learn how to harness that knowledge for academic success in college and beyond. The Complete College Skills Guide for Neurodivergent Students goes beyond generic study tips to reveal the neuroscience behind how we learn, empowering you to understand why certain strategies work so you can adapt them to your unique brain and lifestyle.

Through evidence-based insights on everything from sleep and nutrition to motivation and metacognition, you'll learn to design flexible study systems that actually stick. Written in a direct, no-nonsense conversational style, this book features real student experiences, expert-reviewed content, and practical "In Brief" summaries that get straight to the point. Rather than prescribing rigid techniques, you’ll explore the science behind your need to take breaks, sleep, move, and much more, giving you the freedom to create personalized approaches that evolve with your needs.

Perfect for neurodivergent college students and lifelong learners who benefit from knowing the "why" behind learning strategies, and for educators, professionals, and parents working with neurodivergent college students who seek evidence-based approaches to academic support.

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About the Author

Florencia Ardon has taught study skills courses and provided academic advice to undergraduate students at Cornell University for over a decade. She founded and leads Neurodiversity @ Cornell and advocates for neurodiversity celebration and inclusion. For her efforts, she was recognized as a Stephen H. Weiss Provost’s Teaching Fellow, which recognizes sustained excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1041264216
• ISBN 13: 9781041264217
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 158