ION, NEUROPOWER WORLD, AND SINGAPORE Brings Neurodesign to the Forefront of Singapore's Urban Planning
This feature marks the culmination of the Neurodesign Roundtable held in Singapore, where thought leaders across design, neuroscience, policy, and community sectors gathered to explore how cities and workplaces can better support the natural diversity of human thinking and sensory experiences.
The whitepaper Rethinking Urban Spaces: Designing Cities for Every Mind captures the collective insights, evidence, and pathways discussed during the session.
“The insights and pathways outlined in this whitepaper make one truth clear:
neurodesign is no longer optional. It is becoming foundational to resilient economies, thriving communities, human flourishing, and a critical driver of both Cognitive and Consciousness value in the decade ahead.” Hazleen Ahmad Founder, Neuropower World, Deputy CEO, Institute Of Neurodiversity (ION) and Chair and Founder of ION Singapore.
Take a moment to view the white paper now and view the article by clicking on the buttons below:
The ION Neurodivergent Founders Club: Where Ideas, Support, and Shared Experience Come Together
By Midhurn Noble, ION India
ION is proud to introduce the Neurodivergent Founders Club, created to bring neurodivergent entrepreneurs together to connect, share experience, and grow. Led by Midhurn Noble of ION India, this new initiative reflects our commitment to belonging and to championing neurominority leaders who are redefining innovation. The Club offers a supportive community where founders can learn from one another and shape meaningful change together.
Reflections from the Global South towards One North Star
By Alia Booley, ION South Africa
In her thoughtful reflection, Alia Booleyof ION South Africa brings a powerful and under-heard Global South perspective to ION’s evolving mission. Drawing on her own experience as a neurominority individual and her work within her community, she calls us all to align around a shared “north star” — a vision of neurodiversity that boldly centres equity, local context, and collective purpose. Her words remind us that inclusion and belonging must be grounded in the realities of all regions.
Silent Expressions: ION India’s WhatsApp Community for Non-Speaking Autistic and Neurominority Individuals
ION India has introduced Silent Expressions, a WhatsApp-based community created by Aditi Sowmyanarayan, Aniket Kadam, Tarun Paul Mathew of ION India. The group offers a dedicated space for non-speaking autistic individuals aged 16 and above who use WhatsApp, as well as neurominority people interested in connecting with AAC users.
Silent Expressions provides an opportunity for non-speaking autistics to share thoughts, build connections, and engage with the wider neurominority community. It also offers a supportive environment for neurominority individuals who wish to learn what communication through AAC looks and feels like in everyday interaction. Membership is limited to non-speaking autistic individuals and neurominority peers; it is not open to parents or professionals.Those wishing to join can request access the form via the button below:
Get Involved in the #EveryAgeEveryNeuroType Global Campaign
It's not to late to take part in our #EveryAgeEveryNeurotype campaign. Thank you for all those who have submitted stories to date. We are exploring how we might include these, not only as social posts but also a booklet for people to read and download. If you’re an older neurominority or support someone who is, please share your experience to help raise awareness and understanding around ageing and neurodiversity. Please click below to share your story.
We look forward to seeing you at the next ION Chat on
Friday, 5 December 2025, 10:30am - 11:30am UK London Time
Discover a virtual space where you can talk about what matters to you, hear from others, share your experiences, and connect on a deeper level. Register now to join us and become an ION individual member.
New Publications in Collaboration with ION and The Neurodiversity Collective
Neurodiversity and Mental Health presents an evidenced-based and theoretically informed guide on effective, impactful strategies for collaborative advancement in the area of neurodiversity and mental health in terms of health care services and other social and political institutions.
Moving beyond generic approaches and assumptions about neurodiversity the contributors demonstrate strategic priorities that optimise outcomes for co-occurring mental health challenges and neurodiversity. The book synthesises the prevailing ideas, sets the cultural and scientific context and provides a useful resource for individuals and services to signpost necessary changes. Drawing together the international literature on co-occurring mental illness and neurodiversity, it pinpoints exemplars of best practice and provides a roadmap for further research and service innovation.
Neurodiversity and Mental Health will be essential reading for any practitioner, student, or scholar seeking to understand how mental health challenges and neurodiversity co-occur, and how to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. Order your copy today and access 20% discount.
Neurodiversity in higher education is gaining essential recognition, yet significant challenges remain. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of strategies and initiatives designed to foster inclusion for neurodivergent students. It is an invaluable resource for higher education academics and non-academics, illuminating pathways towards accessible learning environments and systemic institutional change.
This book delves into the multifaceted aspects of supporting neurominority students in higher education. It presents an array of topics, including the application of a bioecological theory for inclusive design, assistive technologies that enhance learning experiences and innovative work-integrated learning programmes. Key chapters explore accessible library design, tailored support for dyslexia and ADHD and successful mentorship initiatives. Through case studies and institutional profiles, it showcases practical strategies that promote neuro-inclusion, from flexible learning environments to institutional reforms. The book emphasises the importance of collaborative efforts, systemic approaches and leadership commitment to creating truly supportive educational programmes.
Highlighting both challenges and transformative strategies, this book underscores the necessity of systemic change for neuro-inclusion in higher education. It serves as a critical guide for institutions aiming to build equitable, inclusive environments, offering practical insights and evidence-based recommendations to empower neurominority students and staff to enhance their academic and professional success. Order your copy today and access 20% discount.
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