Category: Neurodiversity Unmasked

Welcome to the ‘Neurodiversity Unmasked’ section of our blog where we celebrate and embrace the vast array of neurological differences in our society. This term ‘neurodiversity’ signifies the idea that brain variances like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and others are not disorders or conditions to be ‘fixed’, but simply differences that reflect the complexity of the human brain. Here, we explore this broad concept and delve into various topics with an understanding that diversity is the spice of life and diversity in brains is equally crucial.

Every single person has a unique neurological framework. However, there are people whose brains operate differently from what we traditionally understand as ‘normal’. This difference is not to be shunned or corrected, but rather recognized, accepted and appreciated. By learning and advocating for neurodivergent individuals, we can facilitate environments that respect neurological differences and offer everyone an opportunity to contribute their unique talents and skills to the community. Our aim here is to create a world where no mind feels ‘out of place’. Join us as we further unwrap the brilliance and the beauty in neurodiversity.
Through this section, I intend to examine trends and shed light on the reasons for the sentiments that many neurodivergent individuals possess.
Firstly, research has shown that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to display better than average visual-spatial skills such as 3-dimensional reasoning and pattern recognition. This is attributed to them having a heightened sensitivity to sensory details. As well as this, they are known to have a unique ability of performing tasks involving rote memory (such as calculations). Secondly, people with dyslexia can exhibit superb creative abilities in problem solving and originality of thought. This is due to their brains having a predisposition towards developing connections between different ideas or concepts faster than those who don’t have dyslexia. Lastly, individuals who are diagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can excel in creativity and improvisation due to their fast-paced thinking styles which allow them to come up with out-of-the-box solutions in little time.