Center for Neurodiversity

Landmark College was built on the belief that neurodiversity is a strength, and the Center for Neurodiversity highlights that strength. We champion cultural and scholarly perspectives that further the understanding of neurodivergence in society. The Center is fueled by the collective energy of educators, 学生, 雇主, 研究人员, and others who are invested in its mission.

对神经的多样性

Neurodiversity is a social ideal based on a biological fact. The human brain is the most complex thing on Earth, and every brain is different. Neurodiversity is about what that should mean. Instead of separating people into normal and abnormal, neurodiversity asks us to accept variation. 对我们来说, 这意味着自闭症, 注意力缺陷多动症, and learning disabilities are valuable forms of humanity that enrich culture. New ideas, insights, and unique ways of viewing the world come from diverse minds. 这是一种优势.

“Nothing about us without us”

We believe in the saying “Nothing about us without us,” that has guided disability advocacy. Our community is made up of neurodivergent and neurotypical people working together. Many faculty and Board of Trustees members identify as having a learning difference, and many do not. 我们的学生是多样化的, but they share personal experience with learning disabilities, 注意力缺陷多动症, 和/或自闭症. Our strength comes from combining unique perspectives, experiences, and skills for a common good.

我们相信...

…brain-based diversity should be understood as normal, beneficial, and essential for human progress.
…welcoming communities are essential to foster social change and a sense of belonging.
…neurodivergence is an identity, not a medical diagnosis. People may adopt the identity with or without labels.
…people decide for themselves how to engage with the neurodivergent label and the community.
…neurodivergent people should be included in all endeavors about them.
…neurodivergence is linked to exceptionality and disability. Both are important to recognize.

我们所做的

• 主人 事件 对当地社区来说
• 分享 工作与意见 from neurodivergent individuals
• 提供 实习 to neurodivergent 学生 at LC
• 支持 student advocacy
• Speak about neurodiversity at schools, workplaces, conferences, and community organizations 
• Promote neurodiversity-friendly hiring and employment practices 
• Write about neurodiversity for publication in external sources