What is Neurodivergence?

This page highlights key resources on our website which help to build a better understanding of neurodivergence.

 

This film was co-produced with an advisory group of neurodivergent people and professionals, reflecting our team’s commitment to co-production and ensuring authentic voices shape the conversation.

Why is it important to understand these terms?

Terms like neurodiversity and neurodivergence are increasingly used in workplaces, education and communities across society, yet confusion around these terms is common. Without clarity, we risk misunderstanding or unintentionally creating barriers for neurodivergent people.

Understanding these concepts is vital because society often creates unnecessary barriers. By increasing awareness, we can build more inclusive environments where everyone thrives.

What do we mean by neurodiversity and neurodivergence?

Neurodiversity refers to the range of differences in the ways people perceive, process and interact with the world. Neurodiversity is a biological fact. Just as humanity is diverse in qualities like ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, it is also neurologically diverse. This neurodiversity is a valuable and necessary part of a functioning society.

Neurodivergence is a term that encompasses a range of neurological differences. It’s common for people to have more than one of these differences, known as being multiply neurodivergent. A person does not need to have a diagnosis to identify as neurodivergent.

We should recognise neurodivergence as a natural variation.

How can this film support change?

This film aims to offer a clear, accessible explanation in just a few minutes. It also highlights practical ways to support neurodivergent people, such as offering flexibility, adjusting sensory environments and avoiding assumptions.

We invite you to watch the film, share it widely and start conversations about what neurodiversity means in your context. Together, we can move towards a society that values difference as a strength, not a deficit.

Is an Easy Read version available?

Yes. An Easy Read version of this film has been produced, and is available as a PDF in text format and as a video.

Click here to access the Easy Read version of the film

Looking for an Easy Read version?

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In this section there are a set of structured modules that follow the National Training Framework for Wales.

These modules have been coproduced with an advisory group of neurodivergent people and features their voices and experiences.

The page will be updated on an ongoing basis with any new online eLearning resources that the National Neurodivergence Team produce.

Click here to access the eLearning modules.

In this section, you will find recordings from our Community of Practice events, which focus on a range of topics and issues that impact the neurodivergent community.

This section will be regularly updated when these events take place.

Click here to access the Community of Practice sessions.

In this section there are links to a range of advice sheets, including those for neurodivergent adults, parents/carers and more.

The advice sheets have been coproduced with an advisory group of neurodivergent people.

This section will be updated on an ongoing basis with any new advice sheets that are produced.

Click here to access the advice sheets.

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