Laurent Neury will walk us through the exhibition Beyond Appearances, an immersive experience focusing on issues and invisible disabilities as well as neurodiversity.
Using ADHD as a point of departure, Carolina and Laurent will discuss the myths and realities surrounding neurodivergences as well as important considerations when developing inclusive approaches. The facilitator will share her expertise and lessons learned as a social scientist (IHEID 2020), an ADHD Coach, and as someone with lived experience with an ADHD diagnosis.
Topics include and are not limited to:
- Key definitions - neurodivergence, neurodiversity, neurotypical, diagnosis, etc
- Symptoms and their hidden impact
- Creative ways to remove barriers in the classroom and the workplace
Questions will be taken from the audience and via mentimeter to facilitate diverse modes of communication and to ensure all questions are answered. This lunch is set up as an open forum and we look forward to your reflections and inputs!
Carolina De La Torre Ugarte is a social scientist (USA, Peru, Switzerland) specialized in criminal justice, human rights, and mental health. As an ADHD Coach and Psychoeducator, Carolina uses a multi-disciplinary, intersectional, and trauma informed approach to support clients in developing strategies and building new skills to accomplish their goals. She holds a Master’s in Anthropology and Sociology as well as a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology. She has over 8 years of experience in learning & development, research, and project management in international Geneva. Outside of work, she is a fierce advocate for reducing social inequalities and visits people in prison.
Holder of a Master and a PhD in International Relations from the Graduate Institute, Dr Laurent Neury has been working as Academic Adviser since 2003.
Matthieu Donnarumma is a political scientist and doctoral student at the Global Studies Institute at UNIGE under the supervision of Professor Rémi Baudouï. Drawing on his experience as a dyslexic, he has been advocating for the integration of people with disabilities for many years.
