The Hidden Labor of Neurodivergent Students: Reimagining AI Through Tourette Syndrome and a Culture of Care
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Presented by: Shelbi Poulter, Student Advocate, and Ira McKenzie, Student Advocate Coordinator
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This presentation critically investigates how AI interacts with the hidden curriculum of higher education by examining the often-unseen labor neurodivergent students perform, using Tourette Syndrome as a lens and point of lived experience. I explore how AI can unintentionally reinforce normative assumptions about attention and behavior, while also offering meaningful possibilities for a culture of care. Participants will consider practical, equity-centered strategies for using AI to broaden access, agency, and belonging.
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