On May 23, 2025 (Friday), from 09:00 to 12:00, Mr. Chayoot Homdee, Community Development Officer from the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), joined as a resource person in an online session for the training program: "Basic Mental Health Counseling and Support Guidelines for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs," for Mahidol University faculty and staff. This program was part of the "Volunteers for Friends with Disabilities" project and was led by Associate Professor Adam Neelapaijit from the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital.

Mahidol University is dedicated to educational equality for all, actively providing opportunities for students with disabilities. Currently, 112 students with various registered disabilities are enrolled. However, a significant number of students have "Invisible Disabilities"—conditions like autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, or chronic illnesses—who haven't registered. These students may not wish to disclose their disabilities but still require special assistance due to physical or mental limitations, depression, or challenges adapting to university life, academics, or participating in activities.

The session that was run by the associate professor also spoke about mindset, education, and culture that impacted Persons with Neurodiversity like ASD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, or Chronic illnesses.

Around 100 participants joined this session. Mr. Chayoot shared his short story about his life with autism, how he overcame challenges, lessons he learned, and practices for participants who have friends or family with autism who are questioning their participation in society. He also understood why most people with neurodivergent conditions did not register, because they were afraid of discrimination and were not aware that their condition was a type of disability. Overall, participants understood the content.

Mr. Chayoot Homdee Community Development Officer APCD join the session.

Assoc. Prof Dr. Adam Neelapaijit, explained about disability statistic and Pathogenic belief and shared the case study on how to handle Depression.

Mr. Chayoot Homdee, answered the question how to handle person with autism.