Relationships with Children

NEW Embracing Neurodiversity: A strengths-based approach

We are all wired differently. Neurodiversity celebrates this individuality, recognising that neurological differences such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia are natural variations in the human brain. When we understand each other’s unique ways of thinking, we unlock the full potential of creativity, innovation and problem-solving. And by embracing diversity, we can work together to tackle some of the complex challenges of our time.
 
Historically, neurological differences have been stigmatised and pathologised - viewed as deficits or disorders requiring treatment or correction. Neurodiversity, on the other hand, advocates for the acceptance and inclusion of all neurotypes, recognising that everyone has their own strengths and needs for support.
 
In education and care settings, educators sometimes feel that they need diagnosis-specific knowledge to include children whose neurotype is very different from their own. While this knowledge can be helpful, in practice, it often leads to a more deficit-focused or a ‘medical’ way of viewing children. It is more important to consider the individual child and their unique way of being in the world.
 
This session will help you to develop your understanding of neurodiversity as an important aspect of human diversity, to understand the origins of this social and political movement, and explore the ways that different mindsets influence practice. You will deepen your understanding of foundational inclusive practices in education and care and reflect deeply on the power of language through a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach.
 

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