Los Angeles County Explores Efforts to Embrace Neurodiversity Employment

Los Angeles County Explores Efforts to Embrace Neurodiversity Employment

The county Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to study ways of increasing “neurodiversity” job opportunities for people with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome or other such disorders. The board directed the departments of Aging and Disabilities and Economic Opportunity to work with the County Librarian, County Counsel and the CEO and report back to the board in 180 days with recommendations. Tuesday’s motion b…

The Buzz in Ben: A Film About Triumph, Neurodiversity, and the Vital Role of Special Education

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ben Avchen, an individual on the autism spectrum and a beacon for groundbreaking stories challenging societal norms and celebrating individual resilience, is proud to announce the upcoming release of a powerful new documentary film, The Buzz in Ben. Directed and produced by Avchen himself, the film is a deeply personal narrative based on the filmmaker’s own experiences growing u…

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Much has been said about diversity in the workplace. However, for many, the concept of diversity often remains limited to gender or socio-economic representation. One of the most overlooked—yet vital—facets of diversity is neurodiversity. It’s estimated that 15% to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent. In India alone, nearly 2 million individuals are identified as autistic. Despite this significant population, their representation in t…

MSU-West Plains to Host Ceremony for Neurodiversity and Austism Center

(This article is a press release from MSU-WP.) West Plains, MO. – Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will officially dedicate its new Neurodiversity and Autism Center during a ceremony from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025. University officials, local leaders and supporters of the project will gather to celebrate the completion of the state-of-the-art, $10.5 million facility. The facility houses the TJ Swift House ASCEND Prog…

RedArc sees demand for neurodiversity support nearly double

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day (2 April 2025), RedArc has revealed that it has seen a huge rise in the demand for support where neurodiversity is the primary concern: 2023 saw a 55% increase on the previous year, and 2024 saw nearly double the number of referrals compared to 2022. The nurse-led support organisation […] Read this story RedArc sees demand for neurodiversity support nearly double on Business Mondays.

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