Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview.

Dyscalculia

Developmental Dyscalculia (DD) is a specific learning disorder that is characterized by impairments in learning basic arithmetic facts, processing numbers and performing accurate and fluent calculations.

Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects written expression. Dysgraphia can appear as difficulties with spelling, poor handwriting and trouble putting thoughts on paper. Dysgraphia can be a language based, and/or non-language based disorder

Hyperlexia

Hyperlexia is a syndrome observed in people who demonstrate the following cluster of characteristics: A precocious, self-taught ability to read words which appears before age 5, and/or an intense fascination with letters, numbers. logos, maps or visual patterns.

Meares-Irlen Syndrome

Irlen Syndrome (also referred to at times as Meares-Irlen Syndrome, Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, and Visual Stress) is a perceptual processing disorder. It is not an optical problem. It is a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

Synesthesia

Synesthesia is a condition in which one sense (for example, hearing) is simultaneously perceived as if by one or more additional senses such as sight. Another form of synesthesia joins objects such as letters, shapes, numbers or people's names with a sensory perception such as smell, color or flavor.

Tourette's Syndrome

Tourette's Syndrome is an inherited, neurological condition, the key features of which are tics, involuntary and uncontrollable sounds and movements. This is a complex condition and a large amount of people with the condition may also experience other disorders or conditions, such as anxiety.
 

Click the button below to find a list of educational videos. There is a range of topics, including specific types of neurodivergence, and fostering a more inclusive mindset. 

Click the button below to find a short list of articles and websites that help you explore the meaning of neurodiversity.

Common Strengths of the Neurodivergent

This may include self-awareness and problem-solving skills. Check out this flyer for quick facts.

Common Challenges of the Neurodivergent 

Examples of this might be self-determination, and multitasking and planning. See this flyer for more information. 

General Advice for Fostering Neurodiversity at Work

This flyer shows a short list of advice for those wanting to support and uplift their colleagues and employees. 

The Professional's Role in Building Resilience

The professional's role in building resilience is crucial to helping people who are neurodivergent in feeling supported and capable. Check out this one page article for tips on how to support the community.

There are also general ways to build support and resilience, as seen here. 

Professional Certification Program

If you would like to dive deep into the topic of neurodiversity, you can attain a Professional Certification in the Fundamentals of Neurodiversity. Check out the program from Florida State University, here. 

Neurodiversity Friendly Businesses & Job Board 

Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce 

The Autism Society of Colorado 

Neurodivergent Therapists 

The Independence Center Community Partner 

To connect with the campus community and find support, click on the button below.