Project VERMILION

Nurturing Global Neuroinclusion

Started by International Science and Engineering Fair Finalists, Project Vermilion is a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Neuroinclusion means accepting all kinds of brains, accepting people with autism, ADHD, OCD, and more. The project includes four domains: Challenge Vermilion, Competition Vermilion, Campaign Vermilion, and Classroom Vermilion! These domains facilitate initiatives, research, outreach, and education to help our cause.

The Stakes

1 in 31

8 year-old children in the United States have been identified with ASD in 2022.

11%

Of U.S. children aged 4-17 were diagnosed with ADHD in 2011.

The neurodivergent population (those with Autism, ADHD, OCD, etc) faces significant social adversity.

73.5%

neurodivergent individuals report at least one ACE (adverse childhood experience, including abuse and neglect).

44%

Of autistic children report victimization.

76.3%

of autistic adults receive multiple types of repeated violence.

10x

more likely to develop PTSD than neurotypical individuals.

OUR Mission

Neurodiversity is not just a clinical label. It is the spectrum of human thought, creativity, and perception. It represents minds that see patterns others miss, feel emotions more deeply, and process the world through a unique lens. To honor neurodiversity is to recognize that these differences are not deficits, but powerful variations of human potential.

What neurodivergent individuals need is not correction, but compassion. Neuroinclusion begins when we stop justifying marginalization with cognitive differences and start building a world that welcomes every kind of brain. We hope that, by promoting compassion and explaining the underlying neurology behind these conditions, we can help build a neuroinclusive community.

Impact

So far, Project Vermilion has reached 200 people on social media, presented neuroinclusive content to over 700 children across Florida, Texas, New York, Tennessee, and Washington, raised $7,725 for the neurodivergent community, conducted 6 research projects (with 4 publications), and collected 374 sensory toys for donation. Thank you to everyone who made this success possible.

Get Involved

If you or someone you know is neurodivergent and experiencing mistreatment, distress, or crisis, support is available. You can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or by visiting 988lifeline.org to chat with a trained counselor.

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