Biography
Adam Lalor, Ph.D. serves as Vice President of Neurodiversity Research and Innovation at Landmark College and is a research faculty member within the College’s online, certificate program in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity. With two decades of experience in higher education, he has served in instructional, research, and administrative capacities. Dr. Lalor’s research focuses on college success for disabled students, the preparation of educators to serve disabled students, and neurodiversity. His research has appeared in the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, LD: A multidisciplinary Journal, and the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. Co-author of the book From Disability to Diversity: College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, he is sought after by colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations, corporate entities, and the government to serve as a speaker and consultant. An advocate for neurodivergent and disabled people, he serves in leadership positions within the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) and the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). Dr. Lalor received his doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education.
Education
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
Graduate Certificate, Postsecondary Disability Services, University of Connecticut
M.Ed., Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership, The College of William and Mary
B.A., Psychology, Hamilton College
Academic Interests
Postsecondary Transition
Professional Development
Student Affairs Administration
College Admission and Enrollment
Universal Design