Emily Raclaw - On Your Marq

Emily Raclaw is the Director of Marquette University's "On Your Marq” program—one of the nation's top college support programs for neurodiverse students. In this Black Oxygen episode, Emily shares her personal journey of discovering her own ADHD diagnosis in her 30s, and how it shaped her approach to supporting college-bound neurodiverse students. From her unconventional path through German immersion school and living in Germany to becoming a licensed counselor and special education teacher, Emily brings a unique perspective to neurodiversity advocacy, education, and leadership.

Key Topics Covered:
-Why high school success doesn't predict college performance for neurodiverse students
-The crucial difference between high school IEPs and college accommodations
-How parents can identify hidden household accommodations that don’t transfer to college
Building "frustration tolerance"
-The social reality of college and workplace environments
-Using AI tools for communication and social navigation

This conversation is packed with practical advice for parents navigating the college search process, insights into creating inclusive educational environments, and honest discussions about neurodiversity in college and at work.

Whether you're a parent of a neurodiverse student, an educator, or someone on their own neurodiversity journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives on embracing differences and building inclusive and supportive communities.

A stat correction from our guest:

ADHDers are 18 times more likely to be disciplined at work for perceived behavior problems, such as reduced attention span, hyperfocus and organizational difficulties. They are also 60% more likely to lose their jobs. Neurodiversity: the little-known superpower (kornferry.com) (KornFerry, ‘Neurodiversity: the little-known superpower’, 2022)

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