Neurodiversity: Scholarship, Politics, and Culture

Over the past 25 years, advocacy, activism, and scholarship have elevated neurological variability as an important dimension of human diversity. This course provides an in-depth exploration of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, examining how these concepts challenge traditional medical and psychological frameworks by promoting a more inclusive understanding of neurological, cognitive, and sensorial differences.

Faculty Bio

Laura Sterponi is Professor of Language and Literacy at the Berkeley School of Education. Trained as a developmental psychologist and interactional linguist, her research focuses on communication patterns among autistic children and advances neurodiversity as academic field.

This is an In-Person Course

• Classes meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 365, at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
• You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.

Schedule Highlights

• Course starts on Thursday, April 3, and ends on Thursday, May 8
• Classes meet for 6 weeks, 2 hours per session (1–3 PM)
• All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy in Member Dashboards through May 31