It’s trendy recently to talk about inclusion. In 2025, not all people feel like they belong.
At least 1 in 5 people have a brain difference in thinking, learning, or communicating. Some may have a diagnostic label such as autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, or dyslexia. However, most do not.

The word “neurodiversity” means that we all have different, unique brains. We all have strengths and challenges. “Neurodivergent” brains work differently than most brains. Most of society is designed in a “one size fits all” way. Everyone else is required to figure out how to work around the mismatch for their needs, or are prevented from participating. This causes problems at school, at work, in relationships, and other contexts. Many brain differences go unrecognized. Many challenges frequently go unexplained for decades.
The neurodivergent community is stigmatized, invalidated, marginalized, and “othered” by mainstream society. This is even worse for members of other marginalized groups (i.e., non-majority gender identity, racial, educational and economic groups) who are also neurodivergent. These communities experience intersectional trauma and barriers to full community participation.
Neurodivergent people have high rates of:
- untreated physical and mental health problems
- poor access to healthcare and community support services
- dissatisfaction with their healthcare, school, and social experiences
- lower quality of life.
Neurodivergent children have higher rates of bullying, depression, anxiety, suicidal thinking and completed suicide.
It is time for all of this to change.
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