This past week, here at Dalat International School, students from every grade had the opportunity to witness panels featuring neurodivergent students and staff from every walk of life. These panels, held during Wednesday and Friday chapels, allowed individuals diagnosed with various forms of neurodivergence, including ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, autism, and others, to share their personal experiences with their conditions. The panels provided the students and staff with an outlet to share both the perks and struggles of being neurodivergent, as well as to address any misconceptions or harmful stigmas they’ve encountered. The panel members unanimously encouraged the student body not to generalize people with neurodivergence, as everyone has unique experiences and navigates the world differently. Furthermore, they reminded us that being neurodivergent has nothing to do with effort and intelligence and everything to do with experiencing the world through a different lens. Ms. Cari...