When you ask most people what stigma looks like, they picture bullying or discrimination. But stigmas aren’t always that obvious. Too often, it sounds more like “You’re just lazy”, “Everyone’s a little autistic”, “You don’t look autistic/ADHD/dyslexic/neurodivergent”, “You’re so dramatic”, […]
As we move into February, we are energized by the opportunities ahead for neurodivergent students nationwide. Applications for The Neurodiversity Alliance’s paid internships opened February 15, offering more than 50 paid leadership roles for students and recent graduates ages 18 […]
Ever walked into a room full of neurodivergent people and wondered, “Do I really belong here?” In this special episode from the 2025 Neurodiversity Alliance Leadership Summit, David and Isabelle sit down with Jesse Sanchez, President of the Neurodiversity Alliance, […]
In Part 2 of Jesse Sanchez’s conversation on Something Shiny: ADHD Podcast, our President dives deeper into the power of mentorship and identity, and why seeing another neurodivergent person succeed can fundamentally change how you see yourself. This episode explores […]
Phil Hanley, comedian, author, and ND Alliance ambassador, is proof that struggling with words doesn’t mean you can’t build a life around them. In this interview with Q with Tom Power, Phil opens up about growing up with severe dyslexia, […]
Being a neurodivergent student in a school system built for neurotypical learning can feel exhausting, frustrating, and isolating. When you’re navigating life with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, or other learning differences, it’s easy to start believing the problem is you. Plus, […]
Looking for an internship can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to find a place where you will be supported, understood, and given work that actually matters. A lot of internships promise “experience,” but not all of them are […]
In a recent episode of the Hire Ground podcast, David Flink, CEO and Founder of The Neurodiversity Alliance, joins hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk to explore how embracing neurodiversity in K12 leadership and hiring can transform school communities. From […]
As we enter a new year, we are reflecting with gratitude on the students, mentors, partners, and supporters who powered The Neurodiversity Alliance throughout 2025. From student-led storytelling to community-building across schools and campuses nationwide, this past year showed what […]
Ever felt like you were doing everything “wrong” compared to everyone around you…like, thinking back to college, why did studying take you five environment changes and an all-nighter when your roommate just sat there and did it? If so, then […]
