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Temple Grandin headlined a festival at UConn Waterbury that brought together 1,500 students, families, and educators to explore innovation through the lens of neurodiversity and inclusion. The event transformed the campus into an interactive showcase where thinking differently became the day's greatest strength.
A program in Aberdeen, Scotland just graduated its latest class of young people with learning disabilities, helping them secure paid employment through real workplace training. The transformation from shy interview candidates to confident professionals shows what's possible with the right support.
New research suggests autism affects women nearly as often as men, challenging decades of assumptions that left millions undiagnosed. The shift is helping women finally understand lifelong struggles and find community.
A 57-year-old neurosurgeon just shattered his own world record by holding a plank position with 200 pounds on his back for nearly seven minutes. He's using his athletic achievements to raise awareness about autism and neurodiversity.
Brands that optimize websites and products for the 14% of Americans with ADHD are accidentally creating better experiences for everyone. New research shows these consumers act as the ultimate "stress test" for eliminating friction that frustrates all shoppers.
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Rush trampoline park in Cape Town partnered with Autism Western Cape to create a judgment-free play day where 200 children with autism could jump, play, and just be kids. The event marks a growing movement to adapt play spaces for neurodivergent children, not the other way around.
A growing movement is helping parents recognize neurodiversity in their children, shifting the conversation from "problem to fix" to "brain that works differently." Understanding these early signs means fewer kids slip through the cracks.
After six decades studying autism, renowned psychologist Uta Frith believes the spectrum model may not capture the true nature of the condition. Her groundbreaking work could help millions get better, more personalized support.
British actor Robert Aramayo won Best Leading Actor at the BAFTAs for portraying John Davidson, a Scottish advocate who's changing how the world understands Tourette syndrome. The film "I Swear" celebrates Davidson's journey from isolation to becoming honored by Queen Elizabeth II.
Visual artist Daniel Regan submerged Polaroid self-portraits in his ADHD medication to create stunning images that capture the chaos and calm of living with the condition. His innovative artwork opens a new window into understanding the ADHD experience.
A former roboticist turned teacher is helping neurodivergent students build a life-size replica of ENIAC, one of the world's first computers, proving that different ways of thinking lead to extraordinary creations. Tom Burick's journey from struggling student to successful engineer inspired him to show his students that their unique minds are superpowers.
A neurodivergent executive is proving that dyslexia doesn't disqualify people from leadership—it often creates exceptional leaders. Real data shows dyslexic thinkers are driving innovation across business and government.
Ethan Lisi is changing how we understand autism, one powerful talk at a time. The teen speaker challenges outdated myths and shares what living on the spectrum really feels like.
India's top parliamentary leader is urging the nation to move beyond simply accommodating autistic individuals and instead fully empower them as valued contributors to society. The call came on World Autism Awareness Day, backed by strong laws but a push for better implementation.
Carl the Collector, PBS's first children's show with an autistic lead character, just won an Emmy for Outstanding Public Service Initiative. The show features autistic voice actors, writers, and advisors who bring authentic representation to screens.
Millions of people can't visualize images in their mind at all, and many don't realize it's unusual. A fascinating TED talk is helping people discover aphantasia and understand how differently our brains work.
Nigerian media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo reveals his decades-long journey to a Tourette's Syndrome diagnosis in his bestselling memoir "How Depression Saved My Life." After years of doctors dismissing his symptoms, a neurologist finally gave him answers that transformed his relationship with his own mind.
A mother in rural Australia created a weighted sensory cape that helps her son with autism stay calm during haircuts and meals. The invention is now helping neurodivergent and neurotypical kids manage overwhelming situations.
A 27-year-old woman diagnosed with autism and ADHD has launched the world's first hoodie designed specifically to help neurodivergent people manage sensory overload. The Stim Hoodie includes hidden fidget toys, weighted fabric, and noise-cancelling headphone compatibility.
A hit medical drama worked with autism experts to create one of TV's most authentic neurodivergent characters. Dr. Mel King shows viewers what real representation looks like.
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