By Bence Nanay — 2019
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Neurodivergence is the term for when someone’s brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered “typical.”
Sometimes it feels like the world wasn’t designed for sensitive people. Here are ways to take care of yourself.
The first NGO for synesthetes on the African continent has just been registered.
Anecdotal observations from my own dealings.
ADHD and depression are commonly coexisting conditions with some overlapping symptoms. The link between the two is complex.
In the autism community, functioning labels are discouraged because they can be misleading. A person can be able to function independently in some areas but require significant support in others. People labeled as high functioning can often have significant needs that are overlooked.
Thinking differently can be an edge in the work world. Someone with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may have a drive for novelty that can spark entrepreneurship. And an autistic student’s childhood fascination with games could launch a career in software development.
The beginning of the fall semester can provoke a lot of stress, but hopefully this advice can help you thrive this year.
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Neurodiverse students at Harvard have often been at a disadvantage because the institution focuses on neurotypical needs.
Making the transition from high school to college can be challenging for many students, but for neurodiverse students in particular — who face cognitive, learning and physical disabilities — the adjustment can be even more complicated.