What is neurodiversity?

We all have different ways of seeing the world and thinking about it – not just because of differences in our cultures or life experiences, but also because of how our brains are ‘wired’. Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences should be both recognised and respected, in the same way as any other human variation.

A few key terms:

Neurodiversity      –    the diversity of minds – promotes accepting, respecting and celebrating differences

Neurotypical       –       the majority within the group

Neurodivergent    –     those falling outside the majority

Some of us might be seen as neurodivergent because our brains function, learn and process information differently to the way that society generally expect.  It is estimated that up to one in five people can be classified as neurodivergent.

Types of neurodivergence:

• Autism

• ADHDdyspraxia (also referred to as Developmental Co-ordination Disorder or DCD)

• Developmental language disorder

• Tic disorders

• Specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia

Foundation, A. (2021). East Berkshire Neurodiversity Network. Available: https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/east-berkshire-neurodiversity-network/. Last accessed 29th June 2021.

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