The Academic Life Navigator (ALN) is a role and program within SDS that is intended to provide skills for students with neurodivergent disabilities pertinent to their academic careers. 

About the ALN program

The ALN is meant to be a resource for those with ASD and ADHD to help empower them to achieve all that they can at the University of Iowa and is available at no cost.

The ALN program is a collaboration with the University of Iowa's Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CLRC) program and was envisioned by one of its faculty members, Dr. Erin Barnes. 

Interested in meeting with an ALN?

If you are interested in meeting with one of our ALNs, please complete the ALN Interest and Eligibility Form.

Because services are offered free-of-charge by graduate students in the CLRC program, participants interested in the ALN program are prioritized for services based on unique eligibility factors and graduate student availability. This interest and eligibility form serves to help interested students know whether they will be added to our waitlist.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact Student Disability Services.