Created by Maya and Lara Hammoud, The Perception Foundation is dedicated to advancing support, accessibility, and advocacy for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health conditions—and for anyone who experiences the world differently. Today, Perception is the world’s largest youth-led nonprofit focused on neurodiversity, mental health, and inclusive support systems.
By creating the cost-effective sensory room model, developing the first brain-based PreK–12 curriculum for NDD awareness, and advancing research on transformative therapeutics, we’re paving the way for a future where individuals with NDDs—and everyone who experiences the world differently—can fully participate in everyday life
Since its inception, The Perception Foundation has reached over 500,000 people, from individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health needs who have directly benefited from our sensory tools and spaces, to educators, families, and community members working alongside us to reimagine inclusion and reduce stigma.