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Stanford Neurodiversity Project

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What is Neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity is a concept that regards individuals with differences in brain function and behavioral traits as part of normal variation in the human population.

The movement of Neurodiversity is about uncovering the strengths of neurodiverse individuals and utilizing their talents to increase innovation and productivity of the society as a whole.

Our Key Objectives

  • Establish a culture that treasures the strengths of neurodivergent individuals
  • Empower neurodivergent individuals to build their identity and enhance their long-term skills of daily living throughout the lifespan
  • Attract talented neurodivergent individuals to study and work at Stanford
  • Train talented individuals to work with the neurodiverse population
  • Disseminate the Stanford Neurodiversity Model locally, nationally, and internationally
  • Maximize the potential of neurodiversity

Registration for the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit is open!

Click the link below to register on the Cvent platform. The full program and speaker list will be available at the end of June.

Summit Registration