As Kingsmead College gears up towards its annual book fair, themed: One small chapter, one giant leap for imagination, the school hosted the sensory-space exhibition, Neuroverse-Galactica, for the second time on May 13.

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Last year’s Your brain is a garden exhibition explored our brains as flourishing gardens to be nurtured, this year’s exhibition focuses on how some brains and bodies show up differently in the world.

Anthropologist and community worker Dr Dee Blackie described Neuroverse-Galactica as an exhibition that explores 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.”

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Neurodiversity emphasises that there is no single ‘normal’ way for bodies or brains to function. Instead, there are many variations. These differences affect thinking, communication, behaviour, and interactions. Understanding these variations is important to help all children lead fulfilling lives.

Adults and children are urged to explore the different planets in this new galaxy, test your sensory systems, and imagine yourself as an alien or superhero.

The exhibition is open at Kingsmead College from 09:00–15:00 daily, excluding Sundays, until May 23.
Tickets can be purchased at R25 from Quicket: Neuroverse

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