Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that refers to the existing variations in neurocognitive functioning and behaviours among people.
Neurodivergent people often live with neurological or developmental conditions that mean their brains function differently and their behavioural traits differ to what is perceived as ‘normal’.
Some examples of neurodivergent conditions are autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), dyslexia, alexithymia, synesthesia, dyspraxia, etc
According to 2016 research by industrial relations body ACAS, an estimated one in seven adults in the UK is neurodivergent.
The struggles a neurodivergent employee might face in the workplace differ depending on their condition and the severity of its impact on them. Among others, they could experience sensitivity to sound or light, issues with memory, note-taking or organisational tasks, or difficulties with equipment.
Is the fact that we look and sound different an obstacle to our success? Whether we are successful or not is not based on our 'appearance', right?
Being different is not 'strange' at all....
In fact, people who think differences are annoying are strange people!
whoever you are, who looks and sounds different, still live your life proudly!
Source: www.communitycare.co.uk
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