What is Neurodiversity?

The term neurodiversity was first used in the late 1990s by sociologist Judy Singer. It refers to 'variation in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions in a non-pathological sense.' (Armstrong, T, 2011)

The term neurodivergent, or neurodiverse, is most often used to describe ADHD and autistic people, but it is an inclusive term which also encompasses dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and others. It recognises that these are different brain types, rather than pathologies that need to be "cured".

Our brains work differently to those of neurotypicals. We think differently, we see patterns and connections that they might miss, and we process information in different ways. That makes us particularly awesome, but it can cause challenges if our environment doesn't allow for that.

So what can we do about that?

- Accepting that we are all different, and have different needs.

- Learning how our own brain works.

- Advocating for changes to our environments.

- Connecting with the ND community.

- Speak to someone who understands where you're coming from and what your
   strengths and challenges are.

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