University of Oklahoma Press · September 2026
Classroom Mindscapes
By Sarah E. Silverman
An introduction to neurodiversity for college educators — its history, its relationship to disability, and what it means for classroom practice.
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Praise
“Silverman's writing is thoughtful, funny, and has the right dose of nuance . . . She gives us the knowledge and guidance to build our capacity for complexity and treat all students with respect and humility.”
“Classroom Mindscapes will prove incredibly helpful to higher ed instructors at every level, and at every stage of their careers. It is a work of history, critical disability studies, educational studies, and pedagogical development. I could not be more appreciative of and delighted by this text.”
“Timely and human-centered…Classroom Mindscapes will help educators be more aware of the needs of neurodivergent learners. No other book manages to give as comprehensive a look at neurodiversity, its history, and its impact on higher education. As a multiply-neurodivergent educator and lifelong learner, I appreciated the blend of research and reflective narratives, along with the tangible suggestions and invitations for using its lessons.”
About the Author
Sarah E. Silverman, PhD works as an independent faculty developer and teaches disability studies. Her work focuses on neurodiversity, universal design for learning, and accessibility in higher education.
She teaches Disability Studies at Goodwin University and has previously taught at University of Michigan Dearborn, UW Madison, and UC Davis.
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Sarah speaks and consults on neurodiversity in higher education — working with teaching centers, faculty development offices, and academic departments.
Speaking & consulting info →Beyond the Scope
Sarah's Substack newsletter on teaching, neurodiversity, and inclusive higher education.
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March 20, 2026
The analog teaching and learning trend, disability, and access friction
Thinking about how recent interest in lower-tech teaching and learning can engage with accessibility
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February 5, 2026
Unlayering group activities
Tying together some threads on neurodiversity and group work
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January 20, 2026
Why are "written instructions" a common suggestion for supporting neurodivergent students?
Or, why "listening carefully" doesn't always work