#neurodiversity

#neurodiversity

I recently met Billy, a 12-year-old boy with severe autism. He had been growing well but, at around age 3, he became increasingly delayed in speaking and walking. As he got older, he would frequently scream inconsolably when upset. and have temper tantrums and meltdowns, spilling and throwing food all around him, and difficulty understanding spoken language or learning. Eventually, testing showed that he had an IQ of 70-in the category of intellectual disability.

The trailer for the new series of Educating Yorkshire is a work of art. Shot in one take and clocking in at more than three minutes, it was written and performed by the children of Thornhill community academy in Dewsbury in collaboration with Dougal Wilson, the director of Paddington in Peru and takes in a school band, percussionist dinner ladies and a child seemingly being fired out of a cannon from the roof.

The damage caused by "outside school" isn't something that they can simply push through and overcome. This is when homeschooling-and in particular unschooling-can come in. What Is Unschooling? As Brooklyn-based writer and educator Ruben Brosbe writes in U.S. News & World Report, unschooling is "an educational philosophy that relies on a child's innate curiosity and desires to learn. In families that practice unschooling, students do not attend school and do not follow any set homeschool curriculum.''

McKinsey's research identifies 56 specific skills that will become increasingly important as AI handles routine tasks. These span everything from digital literacy to entrepreneurship.

Interoception, often called the 'hidden sense,' allows the brain to receive and interpret internal body signals, crucial for emotional self-awareness.

Tony DeBlois, a blind and autistic musical savant, plays 23 instruments, has over 10,000 songs in his repertoire, and can perform anything after hearing it once.

Between all of us, there is a consistency in neurological anatomy and physiology, resulting in bell-shaped curves for human neurological functions.

"We need to think beyond ADA requirements. It's not a particular look - it's making sure you're designing so that everyone feels comfortable, and everyone can feel like their needs are supported and that they have a sense of belonging in that space."

New York City can be the perfect place for neurodivergent visitors and residents alike, primarily thanks to its straightforward, say what you mean culture.

College should not be a place where neurodiverse students are expected to mask their true selves, as such expectations can lead to burnout and additional stress.

I remember being in the middle of a lake. Alone. Just me, water, the sky, and far-away trees. It was a bliss.

Many autistics and other neurodivergent folks who experience sensory sensitivities have difficulty with food and eating. Some struggle to endure the feel of certain textures in their mouth.

Cognitive diversity drives faster problem-solving and better decisions.

Nathan’s attempts in ‘The Rehearsal’ reveal his earnest effort to navigate difficult social situations while spotlighting the neurodivergent experience, especially in pressure scenarios.

Therapist self-reflection is a key component of a neurodiversity affirming approach.

Disclosing neurodivergence can be beneficial for accessing legal protections, but it may also lead to misunderstandings or negative assumptions about job performance.