About
Valtemeri means ocean in the Finnish language. We are founded in Okinawa, Japan where we are surrounded by a beautiful ocean. Based in Okinawa, we support neurodivergent people and their families worldwide.
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All of our work is underpinned by our desire to make the world a better place for neurodivergent people and their families. We advocate for diversity in general including neurodiversity, and we strive for inclusive environments for everyone including neurodivergent people.
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We believe every person brings different gifts to the world and that neurodivergent people are indispensable in the mission.
Our Mission
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To make highly specialized and individualized support widely available for neurodivergent people and their families
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To bring a better understanding and acceptance of neurodivergent minds
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To strive for better wellbeing of neurodivergent people.
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Our Vision
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To make the world a better place for neurodivergent people and their families.
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Current issues
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A paucity of support for neurodivergence in Japan and worldwide provided by professionals with extensive knowledge and experiences, particularly in the English-speaking neurodivergent community in Japan and non-students worldwide
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A paucity of understanding and acceptance of neurodivergence and the existence of stigma against neurodivergent people in Japan and worldwide.
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A paucity of support and advocacy for wellbeing in neurodivergent people
Our solutions
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To provide individualized support for neurodivergent individuals of all ages
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To give talks and lectures on neurodivergence locally and globally as well as to invite other neurodivergent people and world-leading researchers/clinicians for our webinars
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To offer inclusive opportunities to improve wellbeing among neurodivergent people