Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place this week (18-24 March), aiming to:
– Increase acceptance and understanding
– Provide education
– Celebrate neurodiversity
‘Neurodiversity’ describes how people experience and interact with the world in different ways, with the term being created to promote the equality and inclusion of these ‘neurological minorities’:
– Autism
– Dyslexia
– Dyspraxia
– ADHD
– DLD (Developmental Language Disorder)
– Dyscalculia
– Tourette syndrome
The goal of the event is to change how neurodivergent people are viewed and to celebrate neurodivergent talent as well as highlighting and valuing the benefits of a universal neurodiverse community.
Did you know?
You might not have heard of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, but it’s crucial you understand why this event is so important.
There are lots of things to know about those within the neurodivergent community, including:
– Every neurodivergent individual has a specific pattern of strengths and challenges
– It is important we all take a person-centred approach, by tailoring strategies to each person
– People tend to operate on an approach to diagnosis and labels which results in a focus on the challenges rather than the strengths and talent of a neurodivergent individual
Why is it important people celebrate neurodiversity?
It is important to celebrate neurodiversity across the world as this will help to support and include members of the neurodivergent community – this might include you or a family member.
ICAEW have said approximately 15-20 per cent of the world’s population have a neurological difference so it is important we support and include neurodivergent members as effectively as possible.
The right support should be implemented for neurodivergent individuals so they can feel safe and welcomed across the UK and the world, allowing them to experience a caring and comfortable environment at the same time.
How can you celebrate NCW?
There are lots of ways to recognise and support NCW.
For example:
– Develop your understanding with neurodiversity training
– Learn from neurodivergent individuals (such as within your family, your friends, or from people with similar conditions to yours)
– Visit here for guides that help you to learn more about neurodiversity and different neurological conditions
We believe all individuals should be supported with the best care systems specific to their condition – neurodivergent individuals are equally as important as anybody else with a complex condition.
For more information about neurological conditions and how Synergy Complex Care can help, please contact us today or call 0117 403 7878.