Neuroverse-Galactia sensory-space exhibition at Kingsmead College one for the books
The Neuroverse-Galactica exhibition explored the experiences of neurodiverse children, focusing on their interactions with different environments.
Kingsmead College was brightly lit and full of sensory objects on May 12 for the launch of the Neuroverse-Galactia sensory-space exhibition.
The sensory-space exhibition was in preparation of the school’s annual book fair themed, One small chapter, One giant leap for imagination, which took place on May 23.
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Last year’s, Your brain is a garden exhibition explored brains as flourishing gardens to be nurtured, while this year’s exhibition focused on how some brains and bodies show up differently in the world.
Anthropologist and community worker Dr Dee Blackie, described Neuroverse-Galactica, explaining that the exhibition explored the experiences of neurodiverse children, focusing on their interactions with different environments.
“It is based on my research into children with autism, ADHD, disabilities, developmental delays, and mental health challenges.
The exhibition also incorporates insights from the sensory-space initiative launched in 2023 at the Children’s Memorial Institute, highlighting how neurodiverse children engage with their world in various ways.”
Neurodiversity emphasises that there is no single, normal way for bodies or brains to function; instead, there are many variations.
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These differences affect thinking, communication, behaviour, and interactions. Understanding these variations is important to help all children lead fulfilling lives.
Jed Mathe, a musician, explained the idea behind the sounds “The sounds were inspired, neuro-sounds, affecting the brain, which includes frequencies and beats that affect the brain, which responds differently to the different sounds.”
The sounds are made at different frequencies, providing participants insight to the experience of being in their own world, as in neurodiversity, because of its calming properties and ability to make one achieve a deep state of relaxation.
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