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Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and Tourette’s syndrome are all included under the general term “neurodiversity.”
These differences are linked to strengths, and while some people with conditions like ADHD or Autism may struggle in certain areas of life, particularly in environments designed for ‘neurotypical’ people, people with ADHD or Autism can thrive in environments designed with neurodiversity in mind.
Having awareness of neurodiversity and fostering a culture that recognises and respects everyone’s differences allows neurodivergent people to build a positive self-image and self-esteem.
Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online community and website offering tailored mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 10-18 years (or up to 26 if care experienced) in South Lanarkshire. It provides counselling, helpful articles, discussion boards, a daily journal, and a chat function to access 1:1 support, fostering a comprehensive approach to mental wellbeing.
The best way to understand more about autism is to listen to autistic people themselves, whilst acknowledging that no two autist’s experiences are the same.
The Different Minds website is supported by the Scottish Government and provides examples of lived experience from Autistic People living in Scotland.
The Autism Toolbox is a free online resource developed to support the inclusion of autistic learners in Scottish Early Learning and Childcare settings, Primary and Secondary schools.
The Toolbox was created to support the Scottish Strategy for Autism which ended in 2021, and aims to build on improvements to autism services and increase access to these.
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