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Neurodiversity & young adult well being

Below are the best resources we could find on Neurodiversity and young adult well being.

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The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain

ADHD. Dyslexia. Autism. The number of illness categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions on this “culture of disabilities.

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What Employers Can Teach Schools About Neurodiversity

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.

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Understanding Neurodiversity | Jay Pierce | TEDxYouth@Seattle

Jay Pierce is a sixteen-year-old student in Running Start at Bellevue College. Jay is autistic and has done a lot of research on autism. He has also been a presenter at the UW Health Conference to discuss synesthesia and a possible link to transgender people.

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Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution

Written by two Ivy League graduates who struggled with learning disabilities and ADHD, Learning Outside the Lines teaches students how to take control of their education and find true success with brilliant and easy study suggestions and tips.

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Trapped Behind the Mask: Neurodivergent Student Shares College Pandemic Struggles

While pandemic stress and fatigue have put more stress on college students than ever before, neurodivergent students like Jane, a pre-med major at UCC, especially have had their own unique set of challenges.

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College “Tricks” Essential for Those with Aspergers

Jennifer and Samuel Allen discuss College and Asperger Syndrome with Dr. Marc Ellison. Dr. Ellison shares insights and suggestions from topics such as social skills to college preparation in this edition of Top of the Spectrum News.

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What to Say Next: Successful Communication in Work, Life, and Love―with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using her personal experience living as a professional woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sarah Nannery, together with her husband, Larry, offers this timely communication guide for anyone on the Autism spectrum looking to successfully navigate work, life, and love.

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Institutions Develop Initiatives to Support Neurodiverse Students

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.

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Succeeding in College with Asperger’s Syndrome, with Harry Lowe | EDB 53

In this episode, Hackie Reitman interviews Harry Lowe, student with Asperger’s at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Lowe discusses growing up with Asperger’s, his experience in school, and the importance of support systems for the neurodiverse.

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The ASD Independence Workbook: Transition Skills for Teens and Young Adults with Autism

The ASD Independence Workbook offers powerful skills to help teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) successfully navigate the skills required for daily living and integration into their communities.

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