What is neurodiversity?
Understanding neurodiversity and neurodivergence.
What is neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity recognises that people have a different way of thinking, seeing and interacting with the world around them.
More specifically, it relates to variations within the brain that can affect sociability, learning, attention, mood and other cognitive functions.
What is neurodivergence?
If someone is neurodivergent it means their brain has variations that are significantly different from what is considered ‘typical’.
It can include:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Aspergers
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia
Tourette Syndrome
as well as others neurological differences.
Neurodivergence does not require a cure.
But neurodivergent individuals can benefit from a little extra support and recognition. Taking a strengths-first approach to neurodiversity is critical. Start a conversation with us to find out how.
“Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general.”
— Harvey Blume, The Atlantic, 1998