Celebrating Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is just that – a celebration of the diverse spectrum of human minds, including those that are seen as typical and those that are different.

Neurodiversity recognises that people naturally think, learn and experience the world in different ways. Some people are neurotypical, meaning their brains work in ways society expects, while others are neurodivergent, meaning their brains work differently from what society expects. Neurodivergence includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and many, many more - each bringing both strengths and challenges. Instead of focusing only on the challenges, Neurodiversity Celebration Week shines a light on the many strengths in different thinking, and shows how valuable diverse minds are in contributing to our communities.

This week is about embracing and valuing different ways of being in order to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions. Because neurodiversity isn’t a flaw - it’s a natural and valuable part of human diversity.

By learning more, we can move beyond outdated ideas and appreciate the incredible creativity, problem-solving skills and unique perspectives that neurodivergent people bring, while also recognising what support and accessibility is necessary to help everyone to thrive.

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