According to a global study by Smart Insights, the average person spends at least two and a half hours a day on social media. The time that we spend using these platforms not only suggests how large of a role social media plays in our day-to-day lives, but it also signifies how the way we connect with each other has changed from primarily physical to a more digital world in the modern day. 

In recent years, you might have become more aware of people around you with things like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. These are a few examples of neurodivergence, which is a term that highlights how different brains work in different ways. For a long time, mainstream understanding of the brain, nervous system, and how we function cognitively was based on what’s known as a “neurotypical” person – and human psychology, education systems, modern medicine, and other societal structures were largely built around this understanding. This can make life quite difficult for people with neurodivergent conditions, especially when they are undiagnosed. Thankfully, awareness is growing around neurodivergence, and these systems are becoming more inclusive.