Lets talk about Neurodiversity and SLCN

That viewpoint is that brain differences are normal, rather than deficits.

Neurodivergent people experience, interact with, and interpret the world in unique ways.

Do you think that’s a positive way to think about people around us who have brains that are wired differently?

It can help reduce stigma around learning and thinking differences.

Did you know that 1 in 6 children between the ages of 3 and 17 are considered neurodiverse? That equals about 17% of children in that age group

If we all started to view neurodevelopmental differences like DHD, ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities differently, what effect could that have on children and adults and families with that lived experience? If everyone noticed the strengths that can come from these differences first, instead of the challenges, we are shifting awareness and consciousness to a different viewpoint.

That’s the basic idea of neurodiversity, it provides a real opportunity to think about how we change our thinking and feelings and how we support people to xx their difference and thrive.

If we consider that differences don’t have to be weaknesses and they’re not problems that need to be “fixed” perhaps we can accept that they are simply variations of the human brain.

Understanding the neurodiversity view from a personal perspective can change how people think about themselves. Being neurodivergent can help shape identity and how people see themselves and their value in the world. Neurodivergent people experience, interact with, and interpret the world in unique ways. That can sometimes create challenges. But it can also lead to creative problem-solving and new ideas — things that benefit everyone.

Judy Singer, a sociologist on the autism spectrum, began using the term in the 1990s. so the term isn’t new, it is just becoming more mainstream. Judy rejected the idea that people with autism are disabled. Her view was that their brains just work differently from others.

Some activists in the autistic community and beyond embrace the term. They and others have used it to reduce stigma and promote inclusion in schools and in the workplace .

Research has shown differences in how the brain functions and in how it’s structured. That explains why neurodivergent people may experience challenges. But these differences don’t impact intelligence.

What is Neurodiversity?