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Creating Neuro-Inclusive Spaces: Young Neurodiversity Champions Make Waves on the West Coast
The free Neuro Know How event - Celebrating Kanorau ā-roro brought together whānau, schools, and community groups.
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Myths & Facts About Gifted Learners
There are lots of myths about gifted kids (and their parents!) - but most of them aren’t true.
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Thriving with ADHD: Tom Little’s Journey as a Neurodiversity Advocate and Entrepreneur
Tom Little, a first-year Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Auckland with ADHD, champions neurodiversity and its unique stren
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Sankhya Pandey: A Voice for Neurodiversity
Sankhya Pandey was a Year 13 student at Henderson High School, from West Auckland and one of the Young Neurodiversity Champions in 2023.
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Books To Learn About Neurodiversity
A curated series of recommendations for your classroom, school library and whānau on books to learn about neurodiversity.
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Breaking Barriers: Nikita Monteiro’s Call for Neuroinclusive Schools
My Journey Through a Neurotypical World: How the Education System Shaped My View of Myself
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The Untapped Potential of Neurodiversity - The Young Neurodiversity Champions Call for Action at a Parliament Hui
This Create Happy Media article explores the Young Neurodiversity Champions’ Parliament Hui and the pressing issues it brought to light. 🌟
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Embracing Neurodiversity: My Journey Through Education, ADHD, and Advocacy
Kartini Clarke, CEO of the Young Neurodiversity Champions, shares her personal story of resilience and determination to advocate for change.
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What Does Being Gifted Mean?
Hear from our MindPlus kids what it means to be gifted, the challenges they face, and what MindPlus means for them.
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Unlocking the Enormous Potential of Neurodiverse Learners
Our White Paper highlights the urgent need for systemic, well-resourced reforms to support neurodivergent learners and reduce societal cost.
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YNC 2024 Neurodiversity Hui Highlights
The event featured speeches from neurodivergent leaders, Mayor Tory Whanau, and Chlöe Swarbrick MP; inspiring stories and advocacy from the
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Structured Literacy No Magic Bullet For Neurodiverse Students
Structured literacy is not a magic bullet for dyslexic students and differentiated learning support remains essential.
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The damning testimonials showing how the education system is failing neurodivergent kids
Up to 100,000 neurodivergent children are being left behind by our education system.
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Schools failing autistic and other neurodivergent children - report
A report warns schools and early childhood centres are failing autistic and other neurodivergent children on an epic scale. The Education...
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A broken system: Report says education system failing
Listen to Dr Nina Hood and Dane Dougan discuss the latest education report in regard to our neurodivergent young people here
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Calls for overhaul of education system for neurodiverse kids.
For most of her young life Annabelle March struggled at school. Diagnosed as gifted as a child, a brain wired to learn and process faster...
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YNC Hui 2024 - Charlotte Billings
YNC Hui 2024 - Charlotte Billings
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YNC Hui 2024 - Highlights Reel
YNC Hui 2024 - Highlights Reel
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YNC Hui 2024 - Minister Matt Doocey
YNC Hui 2024 - Minister Matt Doocey
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YNC Hui 2024 - Kartini Clarke
YNC Hui 2024 - Kartini Clarke
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YNC Hui 2024 - Tamara Grant
YNC Hui 2024 - Tamara Grant
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