Neurodiversity & Neuro-affirming
Neurodiversity is an important part of human diversity. Those who identify as neurodivergent achieve and feel well when they are respected for their unique ways of thinking. Those who identify as neurodivergent may have one or more of the following diagnoses or a range of other neurodiverse conditions that may not be included here:
DCD/Dyspraxia
Dyscalculia
Dyslexia
ADHD
Autism
Tourette Syndrome
High IQ
Although people who identify as neurodivergent have strengths, there is evidence that they are at a greater risk of mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Finding a professional who has experience and understanding of neurodiversity can be an important step to getting the right help.
Neurodivergent thinkers will often struggle with advice that requires them to be shaped by neurotypical norms. To be neuro-affirming means that you embrace and acknowledge the variations in learning and development, and you do not prescribe to dominant deficit narratives.
Read more about mental health and neurodiversity:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/explainer-neurodivergence-mental-health/
Here are some fantastic videos on Neurodiversity from 10to3 in the UK:
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In this beautiful encounter, I explore with Leen our stages of shared later diagnosis. I was privileged to be invited to be part of this wonderful project from Laudace, Flip the Neuro-tive. Flip the Neuro-tive is a series of conversations and interviews with Neurodivergent adults. Sharing our stories to increase awareness, acceptance and common humanity. Learn more about Flip the Neuro-tive and watch other episodes in this meaningful series.