Understanding the Characteristics Behind 'Cannot Do' Increases Children's 'Can Do'. Comprehensively Understand Developmental Disabilities to Become a Child's 'Ally'. Certified NPO Edge: 'Understanding Children with Developmental Disabilities Course' Mid-term Enrollment for 2026 Begins
Certified NPO Edge has started accepting applications for the mid-term enrollment of its 2026 e-learning course, "Understanding Children with Developmental Disabilities," from May 1st. This course aims to help participants learn about the characteristics behind developmental disabilities and become an "ally" for children, ultimately increasing children's smiles by changing perspectives.
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Certified NPO Edge (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson: Eiko Todo) will begin accepting applications for the mid-term enrollment of its 2026 e-learning course, which aims to help participants learn about the characteristics of developmental disabilities from their background and become an "ally" for children, starting May 1st.
Instead of asking, "Why can't you do it?", let's look at the underlying characteristics. By comprehensively understanding the mechanisms of the brain, previous questions will turn into a sense of "Aha, that's why!". This course is the first step towards increasing children's smiles by changing the way we view them.
Leading experts from various fields have gathered. The curriculum consists of 8 lectures that deepen "child understanding" from multiple perspectives, covering basic knowledge, emotional acceptance, physicality, and reasonable accommodations.
■ Why is it necessary to change our "perspective" on children?
"They forget even after being told many times," "They can't concentrate in class," "Their reading and writing are extremely slow."
When you see children exhibiting such behaviors, do you ever feel impatient or irritated, thinking, "Isn't it just a lack of effort on their part?"
However, behind that "cannot do" lies the diversity of the brain (neurodiversity) that the individual cannot control. Characteristics are not singular; they are often complexly intertwined and exist on a spectrum.
Certified NPO Edge, which has been dedicated to supporting dyslexia (a learning disability where individuals have difficulty with reading and writing despite no intellectual delay) for 25 years, deeply realizes that "it is impossible to truly understand and support children by looking at only a part of their characteristics."
Developmental disabilities such as ADHD, ASD, and LD/dyslexia. This course was born from the desire that when adults understand these as continuous aspects within a single child, rather than separate entities, they can truly become the child's "ally."
Overview of the Course on Understanding Children with Developmental Disabilities
Application Period: April 25 (Sat) - July 31 (Fri), 2026
Course Period: After application and payment - August 31 (Mon), 2026
Learning Format: E-learning (video viewing)
Number of Lectures: 8 lectures in total, Viewing Time: Approximately 9 hours 30 minutes
Tuition Fee: General 22,000 JPY (tax included) *Discounts available for students, teachers, and support staff
Application: https://npoedge-hattatsu202602.peatix.com
Includes Follow-up Course "Child Understanding and Support Skills Course"
Scheduled for September 12 (Sat), 2026, 10:00-12:00
Course participants can attend the "Child Understanding and Support Skills Course" for free.
*Separate application is required.
[Excerpts from Participant Voices]
"By learning not only basic knowledge of developmental disabilities but also concepts like neurodiversity, I developed a perspective that allows me to respect children's characteristics as 'differences unique to them' rather than 'difficulties.'" (Former elementary school teacher)
"I also gained the perspective that reasonable accommodation is a right, not 'special treatment,' which gave me confidence in discussions with the school. As a parent, my heart felt lighter, and I became able to support my child proactively." (Parent)
[Certified NPO Edge]
Established in 2001. It is an organization of individuals dedicated to spreading correct recognition and support for dyslexia (a learning disability where individuals have difficulty with reading and writing despite no intellectual delay). Chairperson Eiko Todo has served as a government committee member for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and has been deeply involved in legislative processes such as the "Act on Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities," "Textbook Barrier-Free Act," and "Reading Barrier-Free Act." The organization conducts awareness activities, trains supporters, and builds networks to create a society where individuals can live vibrantly.
Location: Nishiyama Building 4F, 4-7-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014
Official Website: https://www.npo-edge.jp/
Inquiries: https://npo-edge.jp/contact/
Instead of asking, "Why can't you do it?", let's look at the underlying characteristics. By comprehensively understanding the mechanisms of the brain, previous questions will turn into a sense of "Aha, that's why!". This course is the first step towards increasing children's smiles by changing the way we view them.
Leading experts from various fields have gathered. The curriculum consists of 8 lectures that deepen "child understanding" from multiple perspectives, covering basic knowledge, emotional acceptance, physicality, and reasonable accommodations.
■ Why is it necessary to change our "perspective" on children?
"They forget even after being told many times," "They can't concentrate in class," "Their reading and writing are extremely slow."
When you see children exhibiting such behaviors, do you ever feel impatient or irritated, thinking, "Isn't it just a lack of effort on their part?"
However, behind that "cannot do" lies the diversity of the brain (neurodiversity) that the individual cannot control. Characteristics are not singular; they are often complexly intertwined and exist on a spectrum.
Certified NPO Edge, which has been dedicated to supporting dyslexia (a learning disability where individuals have difficulty with reading and writing despite no intellectual delay) for 25 years, deeply realizes that "it is impossible to truly understand and support children by looking at only a part of their characteristics."
Developmental disabilities such as ADHD, ASD, and LD/dyslexia. This course was born from the desire that when adults understand these as continuous aspects within a single child, rather than separate entities, they can truly become the child's "ally."
Overview of the Course on Understanding Children with Developmental Disabilities
Application Period: April 25 (Sat) - July 31 (Fri), 2026
Course Period: After application and payment - August 31 (Mon), 2026
Learning Format: E-learning (video viewing)
Number of Lectures: 8 lectures in total, Viewing Time: Approximately 9 hours 30 minutes
Tuition Fee: General 22,000 JPY (tax included) *Discounts available for students, teachers, and support staff
Application: https://npoedge-hattatsu202602.peatix.com
Includes Follow-up Course "Child Understanding and Support Skills Course"
Scheduled for September 12 (Sat), 2026, 10:00-12:00
Course participants can attend the "Child Understanding and Support Skills Course" for free.
*Separate application is required.
[Excerpts from Participant Voices]
"By learning not only basic knowledge of developmental disabilities but also concepts like neurodiversity, I developed a perspective that allows me to respect children's characteristics as 'differences unique to them' rather than 'difficulties.'" (Former elementary school teacher)
"I also gained the perspective that reasonable accommodation is a right, not 'special treatment,' which gave me confidence in discussions with the school. As a parent, my heart felt lighter, and I became able to support my child proactively." (Parent)
[Certified NPO Edge]
Established in 2001. It is an organization of individuals dedicated to spreading correct recognition and support for dyslexia (a learning disability where individuals have difficulty with reading and writing despite no intellectual delay). Chairperson Eiko Todo has served as a government committee member for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and has been deeply involved in legislative processes such as the "Act on Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities," "Textbook Barrier-Free Act," and "Reading Barrier-Free Act." The organization conducts awareness activities, trains supporters, and builds networks to create a society where individuals can live vibrantly.
Location: Nishiyama Building 4F, 4-7-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014
Official Website: https://www.npo-edge.jp/
Inquiries: https://npo-edge.jp/contact/