Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to challenge stereotypes about neurological differences. The event’s goal is to change how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and gives organisations an opportunity to celebrate neurodivergent talent and all the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace.
The term ‘neurodiversity’ describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in different ways. There is no one “right” way of thinking, learning and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. The term was created to promote the equality and inclusion of ‘neurological minorities’, such as autistic, dyslexic and dyspraxic people and anyone with a neurological difference.
Siena Castellon, neurodiversity advocate and author is the founder of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. She is autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic and has ADHD. Siena started her advocacy work at the age of 13, when she wanted more online resources focused on supporting students with special educational needs (SEN).
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