NeurodiversityYou may have heard of the term neurodiversity many times recently. But what is it? Neurodiversity is a term used to describe differences in the way people’s brains work, indicating that there is no right way a person should think and feel. Also, neurodiversity is an umbrella term for many neurodevelopmental disorders/ disabilities such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Hello everyone, I recently moved to Texas for my new job! I currently live in McAllen, a city that borders Mexico. The culture here is a mix of Mexican and American, and I hear so many people speak Spanish! I am very excited to explore the area and learn more about the culture and language! Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc. Research suggests that up to 15 percent of the U.S. population is neurodivergent. However, it is considered that the actual number is higher as many people with symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders/disabilities do not get tested or seek help because of inaccessible healthcare, stigma, and a lack of awareness. breaks during an exam. Also, university entrance exams such as SAT and ACT provide accommodation to students with disabilities. Especially people with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia tend to need extra time to complete the exams in order to perform up to their potential. with ADHD focus better. However, many people who have not been diagnosed or prescribed it take it to achieve a longer attention span for their work or school, resulting in overdose and sometimes, death. I have heard of some people in my college who take adderall to pull an all-nighter to finish their assignments and study for their finals. But this act is dangerous as you could develop tolerance against adderall, which could lead to physical and mental dependence on the drug. In fact, many people who started taking high doses School and AccomodationThe University of Minnesota has a Disability Resource Center (DRC) that provides support to students with neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disorders/ disabilities. They can ask for extended deadlines for assignments and accommodation when taking tests such as extended exam periods and more frequent Issues in societyOne issue in society is the misuse of medication for neurodevelopmental conditions such as adderall and stigma surrounding it due to the illegal use. Adderall is a controlled stimulant medication that people with ADHD use to alleviate their symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. It is known that people with ADHD do not get to perform up to their potential due to inattention and hyperactivity, stemming from a lack of dopamine in their brains. Adderall increases the amount of dopamine in their brains and helps people Graduated from the University of Minnesota and currently working in the U.S. 3About NeurodiversityNatsuki Kanaya
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