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Youth for Neurodiversity
Breaking barriers by celebrating differences, championing strengths, & mobilizing allies!
Meet Zia, 17 YO. "The Unique Mind" behind Zia Pets, brings art to life- innovative digital companions for emotional support, managing tasks, helping with decisions, and more!
Kentwan. From being bullied and cornered into the bathroom, called "different" due to autism, Kentwan founded G.O.O.S.E (Group Of Optimistic Social Engagement), became president of GROW-K/4-H (AKA Growing Real Opportunities With Kids), & more!
Each one of us is unique in our own way. Hear from Ryan, Lexi, Jake, and Raphaella on how they manage their ADHD. Practical tips galore!
"Don't ever doubt yourself," says Caris (15), sharing her journey embracing dyslexia, persevering through frustrations, & valuing support from friends, teachers, and family. Caris's dad talks about how important it is to listen to the child and not being too quick to judge. Check out Understood.org's digital experience "Through my eyes" which helped him understand more about Caris's world!
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Jordan, 2e advocate, diagnosed with autism at age of four, and later giftedness, dysgraphia, and prosopagnosia (face-blindness) shares his journey & tips for note-taking. Today, he is an Astrophysics PhD student and founder of The O'Kelley Lab.
Do you want to share your story? Allies are welcome too!
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