Neurodiversity Week

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 03/18/2025 03:27 PM EDT

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🌟 Neurodiversity Week 🌟

We are excited to be celebrating Neurodiversity Week, taking place this week from March 17-21, 2025! This week is all about raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the diverse ways in which people experience the world. It’s an opportunity for us to embrace the strengths and unique perspectives that come with neurodivergence.

 

🧠 What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to the idea that neurological differences—such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others—are a natural variation of the human experience. Just like everyone has different talents and abilities, neurodivergent individuals contribute to our communities in meaningful and powerful ways. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive world where everyone’s brainpower is valued!

 

🌟How Can You Get Involved?

  • Learn: Attend workshops, webinars, and panel discussions to deepen your understanding of neurodiversity.
  • Celebrate: Share stories, artwork, and experiences that highlight the positive aspects of being neurodivergent.
  • Support: Participate in initiatives that promote neurodiversity and inclusion in your workplace, school, or community.

 

🔍 How can I Learn More?

Attend a virtual panel on issues related to the issues related to the neurodiverse community. The link below will connect you to free panel discussions and workshops such as “Navigating Neurodiversity: Parental Perspectives, Professional Insights, and Policy Changes in 2025”, “Is Neurodiversity a community? Exploring Identity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality”, and “Parents & Carers - Supporting Children Through Times of Transition”. You can access the full list of events and join them through this link: Neurodiversity Week Events.

 

Explore Neurodiversity Equity in FCPS to learn how FCPS respects neurodiversity in all students.