Neurodiversity describes differences in brain function from person to person that affect daily mental functions. It's a philosophy that embraces differences in brain function and behavior as a natural ...

The word “neurotypical” describes someone who thinks and processes information in ways that are typical within their culture. They tend to learn skills and reach developmental milestones around the ...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week begins on 16 March this year, with an aim to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. If you’ve not really come across the term ...

As a child, I was frequently scolded for zoning out in class, interrupting conversations and losing just about everything I owned. It wasn’t until adulthood, when I was diagnosed with ADHD, that these ...

Many parents likely fear the word “autism” but journalist Steven Silberman advocates a completely different approach in his sweeping book, "Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of ...

Neurodiversity Pride Day will be observed internationally on June 18, 2024 as a way to celebrate people who have neurologically atypical ways of thinking, learning, and behaving, and to reduce stigma ...

This article features advice from Gee Eltringham, a Bristol-based psychotherapist and founder of parental support platform for ADHD, twigged. Neurodiversity Celebration Week begins on 16 March this ...