We aim for...

A society where people don't need to be "normal"

Where each person, regardless of neurotype, can live their own life happily
#Neurodiversity
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We are the first Japanese NPO dedicated to promoting Neurodiversity, consisting of members with various neurotypes

For companies working on neurodiversity



We recognize that considering neurodiversity at work is important to the lives of neurodivergent individuals, and are committed to raising awareness of neurodiversity in the Japanese branches of multinational companies.
Utilizing deep insights into neurodiversity gained from our non-profit activities, our network with the Japanese neurodivergent community, and our pattern language that organizes 1,300 pieces of neurodivergent knowledge, we empower neurodivergent talent and support the development of companies which value neurodiversity.

We already have experience presenting in both English and Japanese, and our new focus is on neurodiversity coaching!
If you are interested, please contact us via LinkedIn or send an email to 71dayuki@gmail.com.

For any neurodiversity advocates



We are aiming for realizing neurodiversity paradigm in Asia including Japan through various means, referring to papers and initiatives worldwide. And we are also engaged in our unique projects such as the Pattern Languages of Neurodiversity Paradigm, which systematize various neurodivergent rules of thumb using a technology called "pattern language."
However, since there is still little information in Japanese on neurodiversity and efforts in Japan have just begun, we are looking for international partners. We can learn from each other to promote the neurodiversity movement in more diverse cultures.

If you are interested, please contact us via LinkedIn or send an email to 71dayuki@gmail.com.



We aim to create a society where the diversity of neurotype is celebraed

※ For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Japanese version of our website.

Statistics on Current Problems

about 40 %
The monthly income of "developmentally disabled" in "Employment System for Persons with Disabilities (Japan)" is 40% of the average amount, making it difficult for them to live independently. *

about 70 %
Unemployed / Significantly underestimated *

A survey of people with ASD

about 66 %
Suicidal ideation *

A survey of people with Asperger's Syndrome *

about 9.6 times
Suicide rate *

A survey of people with Asperger's Syndrome

about 77 %
Who Have Been Bullied *

A study in Canada found that people on the autism spectrum, especially high-functioning people who "do not need special support," have been bullied. Another study found that autism spectrum disorder and ADHD are much more strongly associated with bullying victimization than other disorders. *

Cases not eligible for support, discrimination, sexual assault...

Then, we launched our NPO because

This is how Japan Neurodiversity Association started. And...

Japan Neurodiversity Association is Japan's first NPO promoting "neurodiversity"
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What is neurodiversity?


Each of us has different Neurotypes (way of cognition and thinking). However, in contrast to such diversity, in modern times


The concept, Neurodiversity was born from the awareness of these problems
Neurotypes, like sexual orientation and race, are an imprortant part of human natural diversity. And people with any Neurotype should be treated with fair respect in society.

This is a new way of thinking (paradigm) and a civil rights movement that began in the 1990s with people with Asperger's syndrome. This way of thinking is based on the idea that “difficulties in life lie in society.” (Social model)

Philosophy of Japan Neurodiversity Association

We aim to create a society in which people with minor neurological characteristics such as Autistics, ADHD, gifted including 2E can play an active role in their own way, have confidence, and do not have to suffer any more. So we promote neurodiversity to create "a society without disability" In the society,

autistics, ADHDer, gifted, and other minorities are not discriminated structurally or directly in society

We believe that not working on structural changes in society cannot be justified in terms of cost, because considering human neurodiversity has a positive impact on society as well! (For more information, see 6 Proposals for a Society without Disability (Japanese)

Vision

Our goal is to cultivate an environment, culture, and system that recognizes and respects the diverse neurotypes present in each of us. We strive to create a society where individuals, each with their unique neurotypes, can maximize their strengths and support one another in areas of challenge. We believe that we can also build a society capable of adapting and sparking innovation in our ever-changing world by valuing and incorporating our neurodiverse perspectives


And we think that if a society is creating values by celebrating neurodiversity, neurominorities can easily aquire appropriate wages, suitable environments, education, work styles, and job

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A theme for all of us

1 in 10 is a neurodivergent!?

According to a survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan, 9.8% of children in the regular class (not the special needs class) are likely to have a "developmental disorder" at the time of the first grade of elementary school. * . And according to a survey in the United States, 11% of children are diagnosed with ADHD. * .

In addition, the tendency of neurominority such as Autistic and ADHD is distributed in a gradation in human beings, and although there are differences in the degree of gradation and the degree of "difficulty in living", everyone has such tendency. Therefore, even if you don't have diagnosed, you may have experienced some difficulties.

 Continuous distribution of autism spectrum trends across the population
▲ Autistic traits are continuously distributed to all people
Source: Nikkei Business (https://business.nikkei.com/atcl/seminar/19/00112/00041/?P=3 viewed on August 4, 2022)
There is no "average brain"

No one should be "average in every aspect" of their various neurological indicators. And to begin with, we all have different brains. DiOEDN believes that we are all “participants” in neurodiversity.

Projects


Neurodiversity pattern project
When it comes to the practice of neurodiversity, you may think that it is difficult to change curreent environments unless you are the leader of an organization such as a university or a company, who has the authority to change the environment. On the other hand, some neurodivergents is lively and making use of their strengths.
In this project, we will examine what they are doing, the surrounding environment, and the practice by people around them. So, We aim to support the practice of neurodiversity by pattern language, which can extracte what are common to lively things and utilize them.
Click here for details
Japan's first specialized media for neurodiversity
In Japan, there has been little information on neurodiversity, leading to misunderstandings, exclusive use of neurodiversity by people who can understand English such as government and big companies, or it is not understood at all. So we launched a Japanese blog, Neurodiversity News to share information with more neuro-minorities
An online community that you can join anytime, anywhere
A neurodiversity Discord community you can participate regardless of whether you have a diagnosis. The main purpose is to improve the QOL of members through information sharing and socializing
Click here for details
A hub of information on "developmental disorders" where everyone can share knowledge
A wiki site to share useful information on neurodiversity with everyone click here (Japanese)
Others
  • Official X (Twitter) account (Japanese)
  • Official YouTube account (Japanese)
  • Nihonbashi Neurodiversity Project (Japanese):
    In order to realize a "society without disability" where neurodiversity is respected, it seems very important to implement the concept of neurodiversity in the workplace so that more neurominority can become economically independent. Therefore, DiODEN supports the Nihonbashi Neurodiversity Project and will explore the possibilities by collaborating with other companies and organizations.
  • We are planning to start a social start-up for neuro-minorities to be employed in suitable environments with fair wages

Let's create
"A society without disabilities"
together

In order to realize a society in which current and future neurominority will no longer suffer from the difficulties, we would like to co-create a Neurodiversity-friendly society

Why don't you join us!

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Notes
  1. There may be other options in the system, but options other than the main ones have various disadvantages and obstacles
  2. Average salary.
    Source:
    https://www.jsh-japan.jp/cordiale-farm/column/845/
  3. Source:
    https://jp.reuters.com/article/world-work-autismatwork-idJPKCN1SF0WD
  4. Asperger's Syndrome is an obsolete diagnostic term referring primarily to an autism spectrum disorder without intellectual or language delays.
  5. 66% of participants had suicidal thoughts
    Source:
    http://www.qlifepro.com/news/20140724/suicide-risk-in-adults-with-aspergers-syndrome.html
  6. Source:
    http://www.qlifepro.com/news/20140724/suicide-risk-in-adults-with-aspergers-syndrome.html
  7. Source:
    https://theconversation.com/kids-on-the-autism-spectrum-experience-more-bullying-schools-can-do-something-about-it-184385
  8. Source:
    https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2792743
  9. Source:
    https://www.nri.com/-/media/Corporate/jp/Files/PDF/knowledge/report/cc/mediaforum/2021/forum308.pdf?la=ja-JP&hash=FC080EBB30D008E42C64626993EF00D93E87AC95
  10. Since the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2014, there has been a shift in the concept of 'disability' to the perspective of a 'social model'." Source:
    https://fin.miraiteiban.jp/neurodiversity/
  11. Source:
    Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: “[Document 3] Current status of support for children with disabilities”
    https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/12401000/000791880.pdf p.7
  12. Source:
    TEENS
    https://www.teensmoon.com/pdd/data/