Tag: giftedness and neurodiversity

  • Embracing Neurodiversity: Creating Inclusive Educational Environments for All

    Embracing Neurodiversity: Creating Inclusive Educational Environments for All

    Sensory processing differences in neurodiverse individuals have garnered increased attention in recent years. Neurodiversity refers to the concept that neurological differences, including autism, ADHD, and other conditions, are simply natural variations of the human brain rather than disorders that need to be fixed or cured. Sensory processing differences are a common characteristic among neurodivergent individuals…

  • Embracing Neurodiversity: Celebrating Differences and Empowering Individuals

    Embracing Neurodiversity: Celebrating Differences and Empowering Individuals

    Sensory Processing Differences Sensory processing differences, also known as sensory processing disorder (SPD), refer to the way the nervous system receives and interprets sensory information from the environment. Neurodiverse individuals may experience sensory sensitivity or sensory-seeking behavior, which can affect their daily lives. For some neurodivergent individuals, certain stimuli such as loud noises, bright lights,…