The "12th Jinling Amity International Symposium and Workshop" co-organised by Amity Foundation and Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Brain Hospital was successfully held in Nanjing from 25 to 26 April 2025. Esteemed scholars, clinicians, and practitioners from across the globe convened to share cutting-edge insights, evidence-based practices, and visionary perspectives on neurodiversity.

Among the distinguished speakers was Dr. Phoebe Cheung, Assistant Professor at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education and a registered occupational therapist, who delivered a compelling keynote lecture titled "Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Children with Neurodiversity."  Dr. Cheung discussed different types of neurodiversity and related global data. She explained the opportunities and challenges of neurodiverse groups in the domains of language and communication, executive function, social interaction, sensory processing and motor skills. She believes that opportunities for this group include attention to detail, high concentration, enthusiasm, loyalty, resilience, etc., but at the same time, they may also face challenges such as sensory overload, lack of social skills and empathy, and poor emotional control in social life, which may affect their schooling and employment. She suggested that technology should be fully utilised to support the education and social life of this group in the future.

The symposium also featured a highly interactive workshop, "Sensory Processing Training for Children with Neurodiversity: An Early Childhood Perspective," which drew over 290 special education professionals. The participants engaged in hands-on, experiential learning, exploring sensory integration theories and practical interventions designed to support neurodiverse children. Through dynamic activities and collaborative discussions, attendees gained actionable strategies to enhance sensory regulation, motor skills, and social engagement in early childhood settings.

The 12th Jinling Amity International Symposium and Workshop not only fostered cross-cultural knowledge exchange but also reinforced the importance of inclusive policies, innovative research, and community-driven support systems for neurodiverse populations. As the event concluded, participants left inspired to champion neurodiversity acceptance and implement transformative practices in their respective fields.