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The Neurodiversity Hub

Neurodiversity encompasses embracing different people’s experiences and interactions with the world around them. It supports that there is no “right” way of thinking and behaving, advocating for society to see differences in a positive context, not as a deficit. 

What about neurodiversity?

With neurodiversity, it is important to shape one’s words correctly; to educate youth and adults in a way in which they can understand that neurodivergent people are not ‘abnormal.’ Their differences should be seen as strengths and as unique qualities they can share with the world. 

  • Those who are not neurodivergent can be described as neurotypical. 

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Within the ‘neurodivergent’ umbrella, there are multiple neurotypes, such as:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    • Asperger’s Syndrome (a form of ASD)

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Dyscalculia

  • Dysgraphia

  • Dyslexia

  • Dyspraxia

  • Tourette’s Syndrome 

  • And many others (we suggest you take a look at the Neurodivergent Umbrella!)

Neurodiversity in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua, mental health is still a topic that people struggle to talk about, believing that seeking help is a sign of weakness or even shame. It is essential to understand that neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, etc., are not deficits; they are just differences. Unfortunately, in our country, there is a lack of awareness about these conditions, which often leads to misjudgments and exclusion, especially for children or teenagers in school environments. 

 

In many Nicaraguan schools, neurodivergent children can be labelled as “problematic” due to their behavior being misunderstood. This mainly happens because of a lack of teacher training, awareness, and inclusive environments. This misunderstanding can lead neurodivergent children to feel isolated and unsupported. 

 

That’s why advocacy is more important now than ever. By creating safe spaces like Bloom, we aim to encourage empathy and promote inclusion in underprivileged countries like Nicaragua. 

 

We believe that all Nicaraguan children deserve to study or grow in environments where their mental health is protected and their neurological differences are embraced. Promoting neurodiversity in education not only fosters equity but also teaches compassion and acceptance.

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