Neurodivergent Kids Flourish When They’re Taught How Their Brains Work

Neurodivergent Kids Flourish When They’re Taught How Their Brains Work

When teachers and parents talk to kids about having ADHD, autism or learning disabilities, they set them up for success

Show of inclusion: Letchworth raises New York's first neurodiversity flag

CASTILE — As a biting April wind swept across Letchworth State Park on Wednesday afternoon, a red and gold flag rose outside the park’s visitor center — marking a historic moment for New York.

In February, ICCA from the United Kingdom and Ireland met in Leeds for its Annual Conference, where it participated in a presentation and discussion with representatives of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Welcome Brain Neurodiversity Consulting and the British Association of Professional Conference Organizers (Abbco), in which the importance of neurodiversity tools for the MICE sector has been highlighted. Neurodiversity re…

Partnership provides assistive tech to support people with neurological conditions - AT Today - Assistive Technology

AT Superstore has partnered with Liverpool-based The Brain Charity to help people with neurological conditions access assistive technology that makes education and employment more accessible. Their first initiative has supported Chris Hawkins, a 29-year-old Liverpool resident, who is currently studying for a civil service course while managing multiple health challenges, including impaired vision, ADHD, and ongoing cancer treatment. The £1,000 a…

Uncovering the hidden struggles of neurodivergent students

In schools across Jamaica, there is a silent crisis brewing. Students who perceive, behave or process differently are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed or simply overlooked. In a country still grappling to fully incorporate special education into...

Maritime Charities Launch Neurodivergent Seafarers Support Program

As part of ongoing efforts to foster greater equity, diversity and inclusion within the maritime space, NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarers’ Charity have launched an industry-first project to provide tailored support…