Neurodiversity News

30/06/2020

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-06-women-camouflaging-autistic-traits-severe.html

In the United States, girls represent only about 20% of autism diagnoses. While boys may simply be more likely to have autism than girls, mental health professionals suspect that girls are also more adroit at suppressing autistic traits, which could prevent their autism from being diagnosed, if it i...

30/05/2020

https://depts.washington.edu/dbpeds/Screening%20Tools/DSM-5%28ASD.Guidelines%29Feb2013.pdf

02/04/2020

https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day?fbclid=IwAR1nPjtePx6MpjG_p5pt-ItVUM8VA9sR5OZKNRQRX7XQtpZKZo-s2dO42Ck

Autism and other forms of disability are part of the human experience that contributes to human diversity. As such, the United Nations has emphasized the need to mainstream disability in the Organization's development agenda.

02/04/2020

From the coffee to the team to the community, we're strong! Show your support today. SHOP NOW: http://bit.ly/mojishop

04/03/2020

01/02/2020

Armani Williams is a NASCAR driver from Grosse Point, Michigan who is on the autism spectrum!

31/01/2020

Creativity is a function of knowledge, curiosity, imagination, and evaluation. The greater your knowledge base and level of curiosity, the more ideas, patterns, and combinations you can achieve, which then correlates to creating new and innovative products and services.

            The companies that have done the best over the long haul are those who are the most creative and innovative. Th...

25/01/2020

Moji Money Monday: Credit Scores

25/01/2020

5th ANNUAL DSAGWS DEACON DASH FOR DOWN SYNDROME

25/01/2020

Neurodiversity Dance!

23/01/2020

Looking for a research fellow to work on a study that will investigate the needs and characteristics of autistic older adults

https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?amNvZGU9MTg1ODM3NiZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT05NjUmb3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJnZhY2Zpcm0udmFjdGl0bGU9UmVzZWFyY2ggRmVsbG93JnBvc3RpbmdfY29kZT0yMjQ=&jcode=1858376&vt_template=965&owner=5041178&ownertype=fair&brand_id=0&vacfirm.vactitle=Research%20Fellow&posting_code=224

23/01/2020

Want to join an autism research study without ever leaving your house? SPARK gives you the opportunity to become part of the biggest autism study ever attempted. By registering online and returning a saliva sample, you can help autism researchers undertake critical studies to advance our understanding of ASD. Learn more at www.SPARKforAutism.org/Stanford

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A new business recently opened in downtown Winston-Salem with a special mission. Moji Coffee and More provides employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

22/01/2020

Best Buddies is a global volunteer movement that creates friendships to advance social inclusion, independence, and empowerment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

Best Buddies offers seven formal programs to provide opportunities to youth and adults with IDD in schools and their community.

https://www.bestbuddies.org/bbu/become-a-buddy/

22/01/2020

PJ Allred was put in on the final play and ran 80 yards to score.

22/01/2020

The Down Syndrome Association is excited to host our 2020 Annual Meeting at Biotech Place with a special guest speaker, Ann Turnbull. About this Event The annual meeting will take place between 6:00-7:00 followed by guest speaker, Ann Turnbull. Ann Turnbull is a researcher, professor, and advocate.....

22/01/2020

In an article for Harvard Business Review, Ivey professor Rob Austin says companies should adjust their recruitment, selection, and career development policies to reflect a broader definition of talent.

22/01/2020

“The Puzzle Man symbolizes the journey of a man with autism. Often misunderstood and felt to be an outcast, he resiliently searches for each piece of his personal puzzle, outgrowing some and discovering new ones as he learns and matures. He seeks to eventually find oneness with his pieces as a complete Puzzle Man.”

Come meet Arthur this Friday for Gallery Hop, 6:00-9:00 PM!

He will be selling 5x7 framed Puzzle Man prints! #🧩

22/01/2020

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Painting by Trip Collins from ($40)

22/01/2020

Get out your calendar while you're reading this month's newsletter, because we've got details on camp programs, the annual conference, workshops, and the spring Run/Walk for Autism events!
https://buff.ly/2QWs1ub

22/01/2020

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