Jenna Alvarez, associate clinical professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, recently co-authored a publication in Professional School Counseling, a leading journal in the field. The article, “Neurodiversity and Neuro-Affirming School Counseling: Practical Strategies Across the Three Tiers,” explores strategies that can be applied within school counseling practice.

The publication also includes contributions from Miami third-year school psychology student Sierra Shirley, who co-authored alongside Alvarez and colleagues from other institutions. Their work addresses a timely and important topic in school counseling, highlighting approaches that affirm and support neurodiverse students.

Goodman-Scott, E., Alvarez, J. M., Boulden, R., Daines, E., Perez, B. M., & Shirley, S. (2025). Neurodiversity and Neuro-Affirming School Counseling: Practical Strategies Across the Three Tiers. Professional School Counseling, 29(1).

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