Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain can work and interpret information, people naturally think about things differently but for some people this difference can be attributed to a neurodevelopmental difference such as autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, Developmental Language Disorder and others. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported and recognises the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent.
A child or young person with neurodevelopmental differences is likely to find change, loss and bereavement especially challenging because of their differences in processing information. This could be a big change such as the death of a relative or a much smaller change such as leaving school to return home at the end of the day.
For more information see the Pines website (the Pines is the neurodevelopmental service in Highland), this includes several videos: https://www.thepineshighland.com/dealing-with-change
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