Have you heard of maladaptive daydreaming?.A new ION Sage Neurodiversity Journal study finds OCD & especially ADHD traits strongly predict it—while autistic traits do not. Read: .#Neurodiversity #ADHD #OCD #ION #Neurominorities.

In the latest publications from the ION Sage Neurodiversity Journal, Dr Lauren Powell, School of Education, The University of Sheffield, shares “We’re Not Your Empathy Exercise: Reclaiming Co-Production in Neurodivergent Research and Practice”. Read here:

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Can psychoeducation improve social skills for autistic children?.This new review by Lauren Powell, Jack Parker & team explores a shift from deficit-based models to inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming approaches that centre the voices of neurominorities. 🔗

💬 What makes friendships between neurominorities unique?.In this study, Rebecca J. Sharman & Teresa Seedorf explore how neurotype shapes friendships; the mutual understanding, communication ease, and sense of belonging found between neurominorities. 📖

🌱 How can we truly support autistic children?.A new review by Zoe Wagland, Julia Sterman & team explores what neurodiversity-affirming care means in education, health & social care, and how it can improve outcomes without pushing conformity. Read more:

🔍 “Being in my Own Skin” explores the voices of late-diagnosed Indian women with ADHD; unpacking how gender norms, masking, and cultural expectations shape their experiences. 📖 Read the powerful study in Neurodiversity by Itisha Nagar et al:

New from ION: A clear guide to 4 disability models: Charity, Medical, Social & Rights-Based—and how they impact neurominorities. Rooted in frameworks like the UNCRPD, it champions a rights-based, inclusive approach. 🔗 #Neurodiversity #UNCRPD #ION.

🌞 A Summer of Possibility, by Susan Mackay invites us to re-imagine what the summer season can mean for neurominority individuals. It explores how to make space for rest, renewal, and creativity – on your own terms. 🔗 Read more:

🧩 When schools misread neurominority learners, anger or withdrawal is often misunderstood. Nathalie Bertrand, Neurodiversity Coach, explores how we can shift from blame to support. 🔗 #Neurodiversity #Education #Inclusion #ION.

⚖️ Professor Charlotte Valeur, Founder & CEO of ION, highlights how misunderstandings of neurodiversity can lead to misjudgements in legal settings, from classrooms and youth systems to courtrooms. ION calls for accommodations and awareness. Read now:

🧠 In a world shaped by AI, it’s our human strengths, like pattern recognition, time perception, and predictive thinking that set us apart. Professor Charlotte Valeur, Founder & CEO of ION, explores why these cognitive skills matter now more than ever.

🔹 ION Global News is out now! 🔹.Explore the power of the human mind, misunderstood learners, reframing rest, and the realities neurominorities face in society. 💬 ION Chat returns 5 Sept.🎓 Masterclasses via Eventbrite. 🌍 Read more: #ION #IONGlobalNews

🧩 New study published in Sage Neurodiversity Journal: Race & intellectual disability shape autism diagnosis patterns in US youth. Black and multi-cultural kids are often diagnosed later; Hispanic kids earlier. Diagnostic gaps remain—action needed! 👉.

📚 New Sage article: School anxiety is a sign of systemic failure, not a failing child. Neuro-normative standards harm ND students, driving distress & camouflaging. Change is needed now! 👉 #Neurodiversity #SchoolAnxiety.

🔍 New Research on Camouflaging & Gender in Autism! 🌟 A must-read Sage Journal article: The Role of Gender and Strong Interests in Self-Reported Camouflaging of Autistic Adults by Orla Putnam and colleagues. 👉 Read the full article here: #ION.

🔎 New Research Alert! 📚 Dive into this powerful Sage Journal article: Diagnosis and Diversity: Feminism, Autistic Identity, and the Possibilities for Neurodiversity by Ginny Russell and colleagues. 👉 Read the full article here: #Research #ION.

🌏 New study published in the Sage Neurodiversity Journal: Parents of autistic kids in Malaysia & Netherlands show how culture shapes distress & coping. Active coping helps; passive increases stress. Cultural context matters! 👉 #Autism #Parenting.

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🧭 New from ION – Institute of Neurodiversity:. Empathy and Curiosity Across Neurotypes and Cultures.This new ION guide invites educators, leaders, and peers to approach difference, not with fear or judgment but with respect, kindness, and openness.

“Not where we’re tolerated, but where we’re understood.” 🧠.Amanda Graham explores the emotional toll of masking & the joy of finding true belonging. 📖 Finding Our People: Fitting In vs. Belonging. 🔗 #Neurodiversity #Belonging #Masking.