Registration has opened for Poland's first international conference on neurodiversity. It will bring together the world's and Poland's top experts in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and other conditions in one place.
Up to 20 per cent of people worldwide have minds that are not typical. This is indicated, among others, by research from Deloitte[1]. These people deserve to have their needs recognised by society. Appreciate their qualities as family members, students and employees.
The conference is aimed at psychologists, teachers, doctors, therapists and other professionals who are involved in the diagnosis, support and education of neurodiverse people and the wider neuroatypical community.
Speakers included:
- Prof. Elizabeth Pellicano from University College London's Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology,
- Prof. Sven Bölte, a psychiatrist at the Karolinska Institute,
- Professor Lotta Borg Skoglund, a psychiatrist at the Karolinska Institute,
- Dr Agata Nowak, speech therapist, pedagogue, therapist for sensory integration and psychomotor behaviour, lecturer at the Academy of Physical Education in Wrocław and member of the Polish Association of SI Sensory Integration Therapists,
- and the neurodiverse people most valuable to us, who will share their experiences of daily functioning with a beautiful atypical mind.
The aim of International NeuroShow 2023 Conference is to develop a broad discussion on neurodiversity in Poland; to present global best practice; to learn about the latest scientific knowledge; and to explore the lifelong impact of neurodiversity.
The Conference will address topics on:
- Health: the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and support for neurodiverse people;
- Education: the best ways to support neurodiverse learners;
- labour market: the benefits of spotting and exploiting an employee's talents and neuroatypical potential.
- Neurodiverse people are valuable members of society who bring a wealth of creativity, analytical skills and commitment to any setting. It is time to recognise this! - says Tomasz Michalowicz, president of the JiM Foundation.
NeuroShow 2023 will take place on 18 November in Warsaw and online. Registration and more information at: www.neuroshow.org.
JiM Foundation
The mission of the JiM Foundation is to create a better world for autistic and neurodiverse people.
The foundation has more than 30,000 members from all areas of neurodiversity. It organises social campaigns such as 'Spectrum Women' to make society more understanding of them. It also runs kindergartens, schools and diagnosis and therapy clinics, such as the just-opened Authentic Space in Warsaw.
Every day we work to create a world where every neurodiverse person can fulfil their potential.
[1]Deloitte analysis; Aon's Assessment Solutions, "How neurodiversity can support your DE&I goals," August 30, 2021; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Data & statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder"; The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, "Dyslexia FAQ"; Dyslexia Association of India, "Dyslexia"; Gov.uk, "Research and analysis: Simone: dyslexic user"; Pesce, "Most college grads with autism can't find jobs. This group is fixing that."