Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18 – 24 March) aims to change the way that neurodiversity is perceived. People often focus on the challenges of being neurodivergent, but neurodivergent people also have many unique strengths and think about the world differently, making them a tremendous asset to any team that wants to improve how they do things.
Published 25 March 2024
The organisers behind Neurodiversity Celebration Week have put together a line-up of 24 events throughout the week. All the events are free of charge and open to everyone.
Check out the events schedule and sign up
Did you know?
- Just like anyone no two neurodivergent people are the same - e.g. if you've met one autistic person, then you've met one autistic person.
- Although we talk about specific integrodifferences such as Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia, people often have several overlapping conditions.
- Every neurodivergent individual has a unique pattern of strengths and challenges.
- We tend to operate on an approach to diagnosis and labels, which can mean that quite often, the focus is on the challenges rather than the many strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
- It’s important that we take a person-centred approach by tailoring strategies to each individual.
- It is important to remove the many barriers neurodivergent people might face, either in accessing healthcare and education or in coming to work.
- It’s essential to harness the strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals; this helps to build confidence and self-esteem and ensures individuals are given the opportunity to flourish in their day-to-day.
Introducing Neurotypes, our first ever podcast
In our first ever podcast, Neurotypes, we’re joined by our Neurodiversity Advisor, Tani Prindiville, and Clinical Director and Neurodiversity Lead, Dr Mairi Evans. Together, they delve into Tani’s journey – from receiving her Autism and ADHD diagnosis to her current role within Berkshire Healthcare.
Find out more about the podcast
Neurodiversity passport
Our neurodiversity passport has been designed to support neurodivergent people to express their care needs to health professionals, as well as asking what might make you feel anxious or overwhelmed and what we can do to support you.
Find out more about the neurodiversity passport
Find out more about ADHD and Autism (Children, Young People and Family Services)