Atypie-Friendly programme

The Atypie-Friendly programme is an initiative designed to promote the inclusion of neurodivergent people in higher education and their future professional environments. Conceived by a research team from the University of Toulouse, including ENS-PSL alumnus Bertrand Monthubert, the scheme was launched in 2018 for a 10-year period, funded by the Investissements d'Avenir Programme. 

The Atypie-Friendly scheme focuses on creating more suitable environments, raising awareness and training staff. The aim is to better understand and support the specific needs of people with autism, attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD).

A commitment to improving the daily lives and future of neurodivergent students

With it participation in Atypie-Friendly, the ENS is committed to implementing concrete measures to promote the inclusion of its neurodivergent students.

A step towards a more inclusive society

The programme is not just useful for those who need it: it also raises awareness among neurotypical people, and benefits the community as a whole. The Atypie-Friendly project is now being rolled out in around 30 partner higher education establishments, all committed within their institutions but also to working together, with a single goal: the academic and professional success of neurodivergent students.

“We are delighted that the idea of an inclusive university is making progress and so many people are involved. However, there is still a long way to go. It is by combining our strengths and pooling our efforts that we will succeed. Successfully making university inclusive is within our grasp: it's only by working together that we'll get there.” 

Bertrand Monthubert, coordinator of the Atypie-Friendly programme