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Dr. Andréa Lavigne serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning Studies at Université Laval's Faculty of Education (FSÉ). She is affiliated with the Joint Research Unit Synergia (UMR Synergia), focusing on adaptation and educational success for students with disabilities.
Her research specializes in inclusive education for neurodiverse learners, particularly examining:
- Teacher-student interactions with autistic and intellectually disabled students
- Multimodal communication strategies in classroom settings
- Sensory needs accommodation in educational environments
- Participatory research methods centering student voices
Her recent publications demonstrate consistent output in special education journals, with emphasis on practical applications for teachers. Current projects investigate sensory interventions and Universal Design for Learning implementation.
Dr. Lavigne actively supervises graduate students and contributes to teacher education programs, drawing on her decade of prior experience teaching special education across multiple grade levels. Her work bridges academic research with practical classroom applications to strengthen communication between disabled students, families, and educators.
