The Centre for Neurodiversity Research and Innovation (CNRI) and the School of Psychological Sciences, in collaboration with Binghamton University, New York, Ishanya India Foundation, Stepping Stones Centre, and Christ Special School organised International Conference on Neurodiversity and Inclusion 2026 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in Bengaluru.

It was on “Advancing Inclusion Across the Lifespan: Global Practices and Innovations for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.” Delivering the keynote address, Rajinder Kumar Dhamija, director of the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), spoke about the need for researchers, clinicians, school educators, families and people with lived experiences to work together.

He also discussed assistive technology, digital health, and artificial intelligence, highlighting ethical considerations, including privacy, bias, accessibility, human oversight, and discrimination.