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Oct 14, 20203 min read
Advocates for Neurodiversity: An Interview with Thomas Armstrong
Thomas Armstrong American Institute for Learning and Human Development Executive Director An American educator, Dr. Thomas Armstrong...
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Project Illuminate
Oct 14, 20204 min read
Shining Light on Neurodivergent Artists
While the media does not seem to highlight neurodiversity, it is important to acknowledge that we have the ability to recognize that many...
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Project Illuminate
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Faces of the Neurodiverse: An Interview with Alyssa Hillary
Alyssa Hillary Autistic Graduate Student Alyssa Hillary is an autistic graduate student with a focus on neuroscience. As an autism...
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Project Illuminate
Oct 2, 20204 min read
The Representation of Neurodiversity: Glaring Issues
Neurodiversity in the Media: As our society grapples with current social issues in light of a resurgence in protests regarding racial...
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Project Illuminate
Oct 2, 20204 min read
Faces of the Neurodiverse: An Interview with Julia Bascom
Julia Bascom Autistic Self Advocacy Network Executive Director Currently the Executive Director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network...
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Sep 23, 20204 min read
Neurodiversity in Education: A Flash at the Past
An Explanation of Special Education: Special education serves an essential role within our society. Specifically designed to...
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Project Illuminate
Sep 17, 20204 min read
Casting Light on Mental Health
Mental Health in the Context of Neurodiversity: No matter one’s color, gender, or story, suicide is an illness that sweeps over nearly...
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Project Illuminate
Sep 12, 20204 min read
Sparking Conversation: Organizations to Support
The Problem With a Cure: Often misleading supporters of the neurodivergent community, many organizations promote themselves in a way that...
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Project Illuminate
Sep 11, 20204 min read
Highlighting the Significance of Neurodiversity in STEM
Neurodiversity in STEM: “In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength.” Maya Angelou’s words express the very heart of the...
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Project Illuminate
Sep 11, 20204 min read
Shedding Light on Neurodiversity and Social Justice
A Look at History: Intersectional Stereotypes and Judgement: “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of...
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Project Illuminate
Sep 4, 20204 min read
Neurodiversity at a Glance: Conditions and Symptoms
It is critical to remember that the concept of neurodiversity emphasizes that any variation from the typical brain, termed...
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Project Illuminate
Aug 30, 20202 min read
Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Myth Number 1: Neurological variations are flaws. Fact: Much like human variation such as skin color to hair type, neurodiversity should...
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Project Illuminate
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Shadows to Illuminate: The Stereotypes Behind Neurodiversity
Stigmas and Stereotypes: The stigma surrounding labeled, and unlabeled, neurological differences casts a shadow over our society....
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Project Illuminate
Aug 9, 20204 min read
The Origin of Project Illuminate: An Initiative to Empower
An Overview of Neurodiversity: According to the National Conference for Community and Justice, Dr. Nick Walker, a professor at the...
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