CREATIVE KIDS TOP Blab [Interview] “What Is the Best Approach to Communication for Fostering Mutual Understanding in a Neurodiverse Environment?”

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2025.10.25
[Interview] “What Is the Best Approach to Communication for Fostering Mutual Understanding in a Neurodiverse Environment?”

The 20th installment of the Neurodiversity Interview Series focuses on the initiative “Supporting Two-Way Communication in Neurodiversity Environments,” part of the JST Future Society Creation Program’s “Realizing a Society Optimized for the Individual” domain, and explores the question: “What Kind of Communication Deepens Mutual Understanding in Neurodiversity Environments?”

Professor Osu is also exhibiting at this year's "The World in Our Minds"!

Be sure to check it out! And don't miss "The World in Our Minds @ Chomorrow" next weekend!

https://neuro-diversity.world/report/interview2025_waseda/


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”