Starling are a team of lived experience experts working to demystify the term 'neurodiversity' for one and all. The word 'neurodiversity' 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 possesses and this can effect how they think, experience and interact with the world around them.
Neurodivergence can include innate differences such as Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia, but also differences in brain functions through experience such as PTSD and brain injury. Learning about neurodiversity to build more diverse teams and audiences can bring huge benefits to organisations.
Delivered by Starling this 1-hour lunch and learn session will cover the following:
• Background & Definitions – A brief history of the umbrella term 'neurodiversity', key terminology (e.g. neurodiverse, neurodivergent, neurotypical) and the differences between innate and acquired neurodivergence.
• Awareness Raising - Important facts and figures around neurodiversity, inequalities experienced by neurodivergent communities and how to re-dress the balance through acceptance and celebration.
Choosing Starling as our training provider means that 100% of their profits are reinvested back into mental health and wellbeing projects for neurodivergent young people across Greater Manchester.
