Neurodiversity refers to the concept that neurological differences among people are natural variations in the human genome rather than deficits or disorders. This perspective views conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others as natural cognitive variations with their own strengths and challenges, rather than as abnormalities that need to be “fixed.”

By celebrating neurodiversity week we are highlighting and creating awareness that neurological differences are normal variations in human brain function, similar to biodiversity in nature and each neurotype (neurological configuration) brings unique perspectives, abilities, and challenges.

Common neurodivergent conditions include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and Tourette syndrome, among others.

The neurodiversity movement advocates for acceptance, support, and accommodation rather than trying to “cure” these differences.
Many neurodivergent individuals have specific strengths like pattern recognition, hyperfocus, creativity, or problem-solving abilities that can be valuable in various contexts.

The neurodiversity paradigm has led to changing approaches in education, workplace environments, and therapeutic settings—moving away from purely deficit-based models toward strength-based approaches that accommodate different neurological styles while providing support for challenges.

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