Good News (Neurodivergent Edition) — October 2025
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Here’s your monthly roundup of wins, breakthroughs, and moments to celebrate in the neurodivergent world.
Scroll for the good stuff. ✨
🧠 Highlights from October
🎬 Paris Hilton opens up about ADHD & redesigns her world
Paris revealed she was diagnosed with ADHD in her 20s and now views it as a “super-power.”
In her video series Inclusive by Design, she shares how she’s optimised her home and workspace with neurodivergent-friendly systems.
📚 Research supports neurodivergent emotional regulation
A new open-access study by Nature (Oct 27 2025) interviewed 57 adolescents with ADHD and/or autism about how they regulate emotions.
The findings reinforce the power of strength-based, inclusive supports and affirm that ND minds thrive when environments are neuro-affirming.
🧠 October is ADHD Awareness Month 2025
With the theme “The Many Faces of ADHD,” awareness campaigns around the world highlighted creative, non-stereotypical expressions of ADHD and pushed for environments that support differently wired brains.
🤝 New campaign: “Neurodiversity Is…” by The Neurodiversity Alliance
This campaign launched a nationwide call for stories, images, and words that capture what neurodiversity means to individuals — and opened scholarship applications for neurodivergent students.
🌍 Sensory Awareness Month observance
October also marked Sensory Awareness Month.
Educational bodies relaunched inclusive training programmes for schools to evaluate sensory-friendly design and classroom environments.
📈 ND representation in science & innovation surging
A feature article “Different Minds, Stronger Science” highlighted that nearly half of lab professionals in recent research identify as neurodivergent.
The narrative is shifting: ND minds aren’t just supported — they’re valued.
🎓 India’s first university-certified course for neurodivergent adults
Momentum is building globally as skills-training and career-readiness programmes for ND adults gain official academic recognition.
📰 How “neurodivergent” became mainstream language
A regional feature (Oct 29 2025) traced the evolution of the word “neurodivergent,” exploring how it shapes identity and inclusion.
🔍 Why This Matters
These stories aren’t just nice to hear — they show that systems are shifting.
Public figures, research, education, and language are realigning to recognise neurodivergent minds.
Representation is increasing — and when you see it, you believe it. 💫
Earlier this month, more schools and workplaces announced frameworks and training for inclusive design — meaning ND-friendly environments are becoming normal, not niche.
🧁 Quick Takeaways
✨ ND wins are happening — and they’re becoming visible.
📚 Research & awareness are moving from “problem fix” to “strength-based support.”
🌈 Language, systems, and inclusion are all evolving.
This matters for you, for us — we’re seeing change, not just promises.
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