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Neurodiversity is the idea that differences in how the brain works are a normal part of human variation. It includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, and other differences in learning and thinking. These differences can affect how people process information, communicate, and respond to the environment around them.
During the week of March 16-20, San Marin High School held Neurodiversity Week with activities planned across campus. The neurodiversity fair provided information from community services about learning and brain development. Daily facts about neurodiversity were also shared during school announcements over the loudspeaker to provide short pieces of information.
The Wellness Hub also hosted activities focused on stress relief and different ways of engaging the brain. These activities were designed to give students a chance to explore how they focus, relax, and respond to different situations. Some of these activities included hands on hoop shoot and Giant Skee-Ball.
San Marin High School leadership and art teacher Liz Lloyd helped organize the week along with a student committee. About 25 students contributed ideas for activities and discussed what they thought would be useful for the school.
“I think it’s important to remember that we are all different and we all learn in different ways, and we are all living very unique, complicated lives,” Lloyd said. “The planning process included gathering student input and deciding which events would be most relevant to the students. The activities were chosen based on what students said they would be more interested in learning about. If you open yourself up to learning about other people and thinking openly about other people’s experiences, it only makes you a better person.”
The week also includes classroom-related efforts. Some activities were connected to lessons that focus on understanding different experiences and perspectives. These may include discussions or lessons that relate to how people learn and interact.
