"Neurodivergent" is a term used to describe brain functionality and how it differs in some people. There are different ways of perceiving, interpreting and interacting with the world, with ...

When we talk about inclusion today, we think of identity markers such as race, class, ability, and sexual orientation. But another important consideration is neurodiversity, which refers to the ...

Many organizations lack emotional inclusion and flexibility. Systemic limitations, along with hiring managers’ blatant biases, create barriers to obtaining and keeping jobs. As a result, many ...

Staying organized isn’t always easy, but for neurodivergent people, it can feel impossible. Traditional methods might not ...

Managers should seek input from individual employees regarding their specific needs to excel in their roles and ensure that reasonable accommodations are easily accessible. Workplace adjustments may ...

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Merriam police joins the Blue Envelope Program to improve interactions with people who have developmental disabilities or ...

I recently met Emma, an autistic college student, who talked about navigating life at a mid-Atlantic university. Professors, she said, “can make or break your experience” in a course. Her favorite ...

What does it mean to be neurodivergent? Experts explain the differences in people who are neurodivergent and why the term is increasingly popular. An increasing number of people are identifying as ...

Adam Wolfond says that poetry is part of his body. "It is nature to me," he says through a speech-generating device. "And I think that non-speakers like me dance with language." Wolfond, 20, ...