Neurodiversity celebrates the inherent variations in neurological conditions, emphasising that conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and others are natural expressions of the human brain. Instead of viewing these conditions as disorders or abnormalities, neurodiversity recognises them as normal variations within the human population.
Neurodiversity extends beyond well-known conditions to encompass any neurological variation that affects the brain or nervous system. This includes conditions that may not be as widely recognized but are equally important in understanding the diverse range of human experiences.
Central to the neurodiversity movement is the promotion of acceptance and the reduction of stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals. Instead of focusing on “normal” or “typical” behavior, neurodiversity encourages a shift in societal attitudes towards understanding and accommodating diverse ways of thinking and experiencing the world.
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@nasen_org – the National Association for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (#SEND) – has today (05.01.22) launched Whole School SEND’s Teacher Handbook: SEND – Embedding inclusive…
Matt Hancock’s proposal to introduce screening for dyslexia to all students at primary school level is a positive, if somewhat late, move in the right…
A considerable number of people are still arriving in adulthood without any diagnosis or understanding of their neurodivergent traits (ASC, DCD, dyslexia, dysgraphia or other…
Matt Hancock is to introduce a bill for universal dyslexia screening for primary school children. Speaking to the House of Commons, Matt Hancock said: “I…
Welcome to episode two of the Neurodiverse Life podcast from @Cognassist: Listen in now In our second episode, Helen Wilson is joined by Theo Smith, author, neurodiversity advocate and podcaster, to talk about his…
Based on statistics from the British Dyslexia Association (@BDAdyslexia) it is estimated that at least 15% of the working population have some neurodivergent traits. Neurodivergent…
London College of Contemporary Arts (@LCCAUK) has opened its new campus in Sceptre Court, Tower Hill, London by hosting a discussion about the importance of…
Three-quarters of tech leaders think Gen Z will solve the digital skills shortage (72%), with an even higher number (77%) believing these ‘digital-natives’ have the…
This week for the ION Stories podcast, @MorwennaStewart talks with Nathan Whitbread who is founder of The Neurodivergent Coach (@TheNDcoach). Nathan is a coach, trainer, consultant and…
As the employment gap between those with learning disabilities and the wider population reaches record highs; experts call on local government and HR departments to…
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