EDUCATORS, INFLUENCERS, AND ADVOCATES

Join The Neurodivergence Research and Education Society to educate, influence, advocate, and help accelerate the understanding and acceptance of neurodivergence worldwide.

NEURODIVERGENCE EDUCATION

Coming soon on this topic: A preview of the Education 2.0 conference.

Featured Event
Education 2.0 Conference in Dubai, UAE on December 3–5, 2024 and in Las Vegas, USA on March 4-6, 2025

Neurodiversity is important in the classroom because it recognizes that each human being has unique strengths and weaknesses and that traditional teaching methods may not work for everyone. By embracing neurodiversity, educators can create an inclusive learning environment that allows all students to thrive.

PROMOTES INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Embracing neurodiversity helps to create a more inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and respected. Students who are neurodivergent are an important part of the diverse student body and should be recognized and supported.

ENHANCES LEARNING

Neurodivergent students bring unique perspectives and ways of thinking to the classroom. These students can offer different ways of approaching problems and finding solutions. Embracing neurodiversity can enhance the learning experience for all students.

REDUCES STIGMA

When neurodivergent students are recognized and supported in the classroom, it can help to reduce the stigma surrounding neurological differences. This can help to promote acceptance and understanding of all individuals, regardless of their differences.

INCREASES EMPATHY

Recognizing and supporting neurodivergent students can help to increase empathy and understanding among all students. This can help to promote a more compassionate and understanding society.

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CAMPUS PROGRAMS

Coming soon on this topic: Campus programs around the world.

Featured Program
The Stanford Neurodiversity Project

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SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

Coming soon on this topic: A survey of influencers around the worldwide web.

Featured Platform: TikTok

Morgan Foley

With more than 350,000 followers, Morgan Foley brands herself as an “autistic ADHDer” who talks about neurodivergent stuff. Foley talks about what it’s like to be autistic in a variety of situations — like meeting new people, being told to wash the dishes, or even opening up Christmas presents.

Paige Layle

Paige Layle is one of the most well-known autism influencers on TikTok, with an audience of 2.7 million. Layle is known for posting videos that go viral — some gaining 5 million or more likes — that break down stereotypes about autism.

Jenna Friedman

In a viral video posted last year, Jenna Friedman explains “stimming” — repetitive movements like hand flapping or waving, finger-flicking, or jumping — and how it manifests in people with autism.

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SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

Coming soon on this topic: A survey of social movements in English-speaking countries.

Featured Article by Ari Ne’eman
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

The debate around neurodiversity is itself diverse. As Dwyer puts it in his own contribution to this special issue of Human Development, there are multiple “neurodiversity approaches” deployed differently by different actors to different ends, even within the movement. This diversity presents some opportunities, allowing different groups to adapt the idea for their own purposes. Nonetheless, it can also lead to confusion, co-optation, acrimony and other unintended consequences. As such, in our commentary, we seek to situate the papers within the broader debate around neurodiversity, with the aim of highlighting key areas in which different voices within the neurodiversity movement hold divergent viewpoints. We also offer our own views as to how to resolve these conflicts, although our intent is to encourage debate and deliberate decision-making between these different “neurodiversity approaches” (the recognition of which represents a major contribution by Dwyer), not to insist that the movement’s future can only have one path. In highlighting these fissures, we hope to set the stage for a more robust dialogue on the future of neurodiversity in activism, academia and beyond. Continue reading

ADVOCACY

Coming soon on this topic: A survey of advocacy organizations on the worldwide web.

Featured Organization

Our Motto: What is “Nothing About Us Without Us”? “Nothing About Us Without Us” means that autistic people need to be involved whenever autism is discussed. When non-autistic people make decisions about autism without Autistic input, those decisions are usually bad. This makes it harder for us to get by in the world. Decisions about autism need to be made with autistic people. That way, we can make policies that help us live our lives, and teach people how to be understanding and supportive of the autistic community.  Learn more

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