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What is neurodiversity?
▪ Dyslexia ▪ Autism Spectrum Condition
▪ DCD ▪ ADHD
▪ Dyscalculia ▪ Tourette Syndrome
▪ Dysgraphia Born with the condition
Born with the condition Relates to behavioural skills
Relates to applied educational skills Applied or Clinical Considered a health condition
Not considered a health condition functional neurodiversity
neurodiversity
Neurodiversity
Acquired Acquired
neurodiversity neurodiversity
▪ Mental health conditions ▪ Neurological illness or
▪ Brain injury
Develops in response to a health
condition
Develops in response to a health
Could return to neuro-typical if health condition
condition improves.
Potentially resolves as injury heals or
worsens as health deteriorates.
From Psychology at work: Improving wellbeing and productivity in the workplace, Weinberg, A & Doyle, N, 2017
