Tourette’s Syndrome: What makes you tic?

Tourette’s is in my speech, not in my intellect Have you ever come across someone who shows sudden quick movements, twitching, vocalizations, repetitive words? If yes, chances are that that person has Tourette’s syndrome. This is one of the not so common disorders falling under the umbrella term of Neurodiversity. A lot of you must

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Dyspraxia

“I may have Dyspraxia, but Dyspraxia does not have me” When I was a kid, I had a friend who was extremely clumsy and did not understand how to do basic tasks like tying his shoelaces or jump and play with us! I was often confused and I wondered in what ways was he different

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Neurodiversity: What does it mean?

The Human Brain is as Diverse as the Human Fingerprint – Victoria McGovern What comes to your mind when you read the word “Neurodiversity”? Think of Biodiversity, Racial diversity, Cultural diversity, Sexual/Gender diversity. I am sure you are able to associate specific images or scenarios in your head. Similarly the word Neurodiversity, simply broken down

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