What is Neurodiversity?
Acknowledging the differences in how human brains work, celebrating these differences, and operating from a strengths-based perspective.
Why does it matter?
Disability classifications like ADHD and Learning Disability are an important part of understanding a student’s needs and obtaining special education services.
When we focus too much on these labels:
It can be stigmatizing.
It leads to low self esteem for students who become hyperaware of their challenges.
The disability label is one of many steps in understanding a student’s cognitive profile. It is key for students to shift to the lens of neurodiversity, to strengthen their confidence and self-knowledge, and to find greater success in school and life.