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
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. *
Unemployed / Significantly underestimated *
A survey of people with ASD
Suicidal ideation *
A survey of people with Asperger's Syndrome *
Suicide rate *
A survey of people with Asperger's Syndrome
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
- We are hard to live
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We feel our neurotype will effect positively and negatively depending on the environment
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We feel the frustration that our Autistic or ADHDic trait which is part of our personality is too disrespected. And we want to live as we are.
This is how Japan Neurodiversity Association started. And...
Japan Neurodiversity Association is Japan's first NPO promoting "neurodiversity"
Join Japan Neurodiversity Association
What is neurodiversity?
Each of us has different Neurotypes (way of cognition
and thinking). However, in contrast to such diversity, in modern
times
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As a result of optimizing society based only on the Neurotypical, it is
becoming difficult for neuro-minorities to live.
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neuro-minorities such as autistic, ADHD, and
gifted are unfairly underestimated by single neurotypical value judgment axis, resulting in loss of
opportunities for neurominority (and economic loss for society as a
whole) *3
*9
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The hardship that neurominorities face due to such friction
with society is considered to be a result of defects of "people with developmental disability."
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
Join DiODEN
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. *
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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.
▲ 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
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Official X (Twitter) account (Japanese)
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Official YouTube account (Japanese)
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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.
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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!
Join DiODEN
Notes
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There may be other options in the system, but options other than the
main ones have various disadvantages and obstacles
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Average salary.
Source:
https://www.jsh-japan.jp/cordiale-farm/column/845/
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Source:
https://jp.reuters.com/article/world-work-autismatwork-idJPKCN1SF0WD
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Asperger's Syndrome is an obsolete diagnostic term referring
primarily to an autism spectrum disorder without intellectual or
language delays.
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66% of participants had suicidal thoughts
Source:
http://www.qlifepro.com/news/20140724/suicide-risk-in-adults-with-aspergers-syndrome.html
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Source:
http://www.qlifepro.com/news/20140724/suicide-risk-in-adults-with-aspergers-syndrome.html
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Source:
https://theconversation.com/kids-on-the-autism-spectrum-experience-more-bullying-schools-can-do-something-about-it-184385
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Source:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2792743
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Source:
https://www.nri.com/-/media/Corporate/jp/Files/PDF/knowledge/report/cc/mediaforum/2021/forum308.pdf?la=ja-JP&hash=FC080EBB30D008E42C64626993EF00D93E87AC95
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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/
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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
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Source:
TEENS
https://www.teensmoon.com/pdd/data/