Kind Mind

What a week at YTEC. Thank you to YoungTibetans EducationalClub for always accommodating and making such a strong push for inclusion. I had the opportunity to run two separate sessions on diversity and inclusion — one with the interns, captains, and vice‑captains, and another with all attendees.I was genuinely amazed by the lengths the interns, captains, and vice‑captains went to ensure neurodivergent kids were fully included in activities and dance. Their commitment, creativity, and care were incredible. I can’t thank them enough.
We also introduced a dedicated sensory tent, and it has been a massive success. The kids loved having a calm space to reset between all the exciting activities.If you have a neurodivergent child and feel that YoungTibetans EducationalClub might not be attainable, please give it a try. This is our third year attending, and it has been a wonderful experience for both the kids and the parents.

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I have noticed many people using the phrase "ཀླད་པ་ཐང་པོ་མེད་པ་" (Laepa Thangpo Mayba) to describe autism. This terminology is inaccurate and misleading. Having autism does not mean a person is mentally unsound; it simply means their brain processes information differently. While an individual can be born with both autism and other conditions, it is important that we differentiate between them.

Just as every neurotypical child is unique, every autistic child is different. We must recognize that one description does not fit everyone. I ask that we stop using the phrase ཀླད་པ་ཐང་པོ་མེད་པ "Laepa Thangpo Mayba" when referring to autism and work together to foster a more accurate and respectful understanding within our community.

This seems to be the biggest misconception when it comes to autism.
Autism is characterised by a multiple behaviour patterns/traits, which can leads to specific needs. This is why every autistic individuals are different and require different support.
Hopefully, with more research and general awareness, there will be less of these misconception.
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Let's chat about Autism! Ask your questions, no matter how big or small. Let's break down barriers and build understanding. What do you want to ask about Autism?

I'm looking forward to Kindmind's first virtual meet-up.

Did you know you can borrow a sensory bag at the London transport museum?
It contains lots of sensory toys, and you can also borrow noise cancelling headphones, especially when it gets too loud.