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What is neurodiversity

According to the Labour and Welfare Bureau (LWB) of the HKSAR Government, persons with disabilities or special needs can be divided into the following 10 categories:

1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
2 Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
3 Specific learning difficulties
4 Intellectual disability
5 Psychosis
6 Visual impairment
7 Hearing impairment
8 Speech disorder
9 Physical disability
10 Organ disability/chronic or long-term illness

The Education Bureau classifies neurodiverse students into the following 7 categories:

1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
2 Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
3 dyslexia
4 dyscoordination
5 dysgraphia
6 dyscalculia
7 dyscalculia
What is neurodiversity

Neurodiversity refers to learning disabilities, such as reading and writing problems, lack of concentration, and difficulty learning (classroom knowledge) compared to other children of the same age. In fact, these neurodiverse children or adolescents do not necessarily have intellectual disabilities, and similarly, children or adolescents with disabilities do not necessarily have neurodiversity, so the two should not be confused.

We, the Seed Bridge Society (LBA for short), will focus on the first to five categories of assistance in the list; It is hoped that this will arouse the attention of all walks of life and all walks of life, understand the characteristics of "neurodiverse" young people, accept their strengths, but also accommodate their shortcomings!

Cognitive and Learning difficulties - Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD) - dyslexia

Communication and Interaction Needs - Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Social, emotional or mental needs - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

In recent years, parents and education systems have become more aware of the neurodiversity that exists and have begun to provide more comprehensive support. But we need to be aware that neurodiverse individuals still need social support after they leave the learning system. We are committed to helping neurodiverse youth with these difficulties.

Neurodiversity

neurodiversity

Neurodiversity generally refers to biases in emotion, learning/cognitive abilities, attention and developmental processes; Human brains vary in structure, resulting in different personality traits, and studies have estimated that about 15 to 20 percent of the population has some degree of neurodiversity, Examples include autism spectrum disorder, hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, developmental speech disorder, physical dysfunction, or social anxiety disorder.

Under such an umbrella, they have greater obstacles/difficulties in social communication with so-called "normal" people, and it is difficult for them to integrate into society.

In Hong Kong, the Education Bureau will arrange for students with visual, hearing, speech or physical disabilities to enroll in specially equipped schools designed for them.

No matter which neurodiverse group they belong to, a certain proportion of students are enrolled in mainstream schools, but due to their learning disabilities/difficulties, their academic performance is often unsatisfactory.

In fact, they all have different characteristics and talents that need to be explored, which is also one of the purposes of the foundation of the Seed Bridge Society: to show the community that they are unique and worth understanding and appreciating, so that their potential can be fully developed, so as to build an inclusive society in the future.

Unique individual

However, each neurodiverse individual also has unique skills and strengths that cannot be categorised entirely according to existing categories. This is why we look for information through an interview or CV assessment prior to the job matching process. Unlike recruitment companies, Seed Bridge is not driven by profit or commission. Our mission is to match individuals with the most suitable employment opportunities based on their strengths.

Unique individual
The benefits of employing neurodiverse youth

The benefits of employing neurodiverse youth

Neurodiversity refers to learning disabilities, such as reading and writing problems, lack of concentration, and difficulty learning (classroom knowledge) compared to other children of the same age. In fact, these neurodiverse children or adolescents do not necessarily have intellectual disabilities, and similarly, children or adolescents with disabilities do not necessarily have neurodiversity, so the two should not be confused.

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