CHALLENGES AND IMPACTS OF NEURODIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: ACADEMIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

The present study explores the academic and psychological perspectives of the challenges and impacts of neurodiversity in higher education, focusing on conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The research seeks to understand the academic difficulties, and the emotional and social impacts that these students face in the academic environment, as well as the strategies that can be used to adapt to the university environment. The methodology involves bibliographic review, elaborating a synthesis and performing a critical analysis of the collected material. It is expected that the results will contribute to the construction of a more inclusive and accessible academic environment, promoting a greater understanding of neurodivergences in higher education.