Dr. Jenelle Abnett has worked in the field of special education for more than 25 years. She earned her Ph.D. from Notre Dame of Maryland University, with a focus on special education, neurodiversity, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and specific learning disabilities. Abnett is a full-time professor at Neumann University, an advisor for the Neumann University Branch of the Eagles Autism Foundation College Program and owner of Neurodiversity & Autism Training Solutions (ndats.org). With a brother who has served close to 30 years in fire and rescue, Abnett identified a need for first responders to be educated on the common characteristics of people who have ASD and neurodiversity.