Neurodiversity is the idea that there is natural variation in how people’s brains work and how people experience, understand and interact
with the world. This means there are natural differences in the way people learn and communicate.
Most children’s brains develop in ways that are seen as typical for their age and stage. These children can be described as neurotypical.
About 1 in 5-6 children have variations in their brain development. These variations include those seen in attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), autism and dyslexia. These children can be described as neurodivergent.

Understanding neurodiversity is about accepting, including, celebrating, and supporting neurodivergent children.
This includes:
- acknowledging that neurodivergent children might see and do things differently from neurotypical children ;
- adjusting tasks, the environment and activities so that neurodivergent children can fully participate;
- making the most of neurodivergent children’s skills, especially the skills they’re proud of; and
- helping neurodivergent children develop ways of managing everyday tasks and activities that feel natural to them.

Participants will leave with an increased awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by neurodivergent children and toolkit of
practical strategies to support these children. Claire Thompson STS and Di Sheron Behaviour Consultant