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2025.06.20
News Related to Neurodiversity

□ The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that it will provide $50 million in research funding aimed at identifying the causes of developmental disorders.
https://autismspectrumnews.org/coalition-of-autism-scientists-sound-alarm-on-nihs-new-50m-research-initiative/

□ Last Saturday, the 14th, was Global Wellness Day
https://www.kokusaiwellness.jp/

□ "Calmspot," a sensory map designed to help people with sensory sensitivities or who are sensitive to stimuli such as sound and light navigate outings, has been released.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000046913.html

□ We have created "Beyond Guide," a handbook for people who feel anxious about traveling
https://press.jal.co.jp/ja/release/202505/008843.html

□ Summer vacation is a chance to nurture the “power to build the future”! “Summer School 2025,” organized by the JGTEA General Incorporated Association, is set to take place.
Theme: “Open New Doors Through Volunteer Experiences!” Fostering
Communication Skills That Respect Diversityhttps://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000163083.html


　

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    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.”