Neuro-Inclusive Practice
Neurodiversity refers to the immeasurable neuro-cognitive variability within the human population and includes people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia.
Why is the concept of neurodiversity important?
Many neurodivergent children and adults face distinct challenges throughout their lives, compounded by a society that often fails to accommodate different neurological perspectives. Throughout history, negative labels, stereotypes and stigmas have limited the recognition of the extraordinary abilities of neurodivergent people. Whilst the medical model of mental health focusses on deficits and disorders, neurodiversity allows us to view neurological differences as a natural variation, which is far more accepting and inclusive.
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There is still a long way to go before neurodiversity is truly embraced. If schools and organisations wish to foster resilience and maximise productivity, they must be able to recognise the worth of natural brain variations, understand how to break down cultural barriers and ultimately support more children and adults to thrive.
What does it mean to be neuro-inclusive?
Neuro-inclusivity is about recognising that neurodiversity encompasses our world. Rather than devaluing people with particular conditions, a neuro-inclusive setting celebrates variability in ways of thinking and appreciates how valuable it can be.
At TINT Education, we support schools, families and organisations to embrace different ways of thinking and being, in the knowledge that neurodiversity creates a richer, more equitable world. We recognise that neurodivergent children and adults can express unique talents, skills and resilience that are advantageous for all of society, if we create environments, systems and processes that support their distinct needs.
