Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity may or may not be a word you have heard of recently. Neurodiversity refers to the different types of brains/minds that exist. Below are some simple explanations around words you may hear.

Neurodiversity Explained

Neurodiversity

refers to the range of different brains & minds that exist

Neurotypical

refers to the type of brain that the majority of people in society are likely to have

Neurodivergent

is an umbrella term that can be used to describe how an individual’s brain is different to the majority of the population

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Neurodiverse

refers to a group of people who have different brains when compared to one and another

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

To be neuro-diversity affirming (or neuroaffirming) means that we acknowledge and accept that each type of brain (neurotype) has its own unique strengths and support needs.

Look below to see how at Learn & Grow Occupational Therapy we endeavour to be neuroaffirming.

We accept your child for who they are

We do not attempt to change or "fix" your child

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity Explained

Neurodiversity

Neurotypical

Neurodivergent

Neurodiverse

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

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