An Introduction to Neurodiversity (Open Access)

Join the Starling team to get to grips with the basics of 'neurodiversity'.

Neurodiversity is a term that refers to the diversity of human minds. It is estimated that between 1 in 4 and 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent in the UK.

The term neurodivergent refers to a range of neurocognitive differences that an individual posesses and this can effect how they think, experience and interact with the world around them.

Neurodivergencies can include innate differences such as Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia, but also differences in brain functions through experience such as PTSD and brain injury.

This 2.5hr training via Zoom will cover:

- Definitions: neurodiversity, neurodiverse, neurotypical/neuronormative, neurodivergence, neurodivergent - what do these words mean and when/how do you use them?

- Approaches to neuro-inclusivity: what practical considerations can you take in your organisation to become more inclusive of neurodivergent minds?

- Harnessing neurodivergent super skills: how can you best support individuals to ensure they can be their authentic selves and reach their potential?

- Useful resources: what is out there to support you and your organisation to learn more about neurodiversity?

We want to support professionals across a range of sectors to become more aware of the simple considerations they can make to accomodate those who may be neurodivergent, whether they have a diagnosis or not.

About Starling

Starling are a Greater Manchester based charity working to increase awareness, acceptance and celebration of neurodiversity in society.

Starling run creative projects for neurodivergent young people across Greater Manchester and deliver training/consultancy to organisations around neuro-inclusivity and celebrating neurodiversity in a range of workplaces/sectors.

Training will be run by the Founder and Director of Starling, Katie Charlton. Katie has 15 years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals and communities and has lived experience of neurodivergence.

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A note on our training:

- We deliver our work in an interactive way, but we don't mind if you just watch, wander off, turn your camera/microphone off, take part a little bit or a lot.

- We will be happy to provide training materials in advance if that is helpful.

- We will provide copies of our slides and training content after the training takes place.

- If you need any adaptations or if you have any requests that would help you access the training, we would love to hear from you so we can have you involved.

If you have any questions, queries or feedback on how we can make our training more accessible, please feel free to get in touch via email: katie@starlingcio.org.uk