Autism: Why fit in when you were born to stand out?
If you’ve met one person with Autism, then you’ve met one person with Autism – Stephen Shore Have you come across the Netflix show “Atypical” or “Love on the Spectrum”? Okay, if not this, then for all the Bollywood fanatics, surely you have seen Priyanka Chopra in “Barfi” or Shah Rukh Khan in “My Name
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Cerebral Palsy: Yes, I have CP & NO, it’s not contagious!
“Don’t be ashamed of your story, It is an inspiration to the others” When we talk about “Neurodiversity” as a broad umbrella term, we are talking about structural and functional differences of the brain. However, what we also need to realise is that a number of disorders or conditions do come with a set of
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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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Equal Opportunity Policy: What, Why & How
What is an Equal Opportunity Policy?
Simply put, an equal opportunity policy is a document that states what measures a business takes to eliminate and prevent discrimination in the workplace. This policy also must contain details of amenities that will be provided to their differently-abled employees.
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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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