Understanding #Neurodivergence : An Introduction

Neurodivergence, a term that encompasses conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, autism, ADHD, and Tourette syndrome. It explains that neurodivergent individuals process information differently than non-neurodivergent individuals. It also highlights that 12 percent of the UK population, equating to about 8 million people or the population of London, are neurodivergent. It wraps up by stressing that neurodivergence, like autism, are hidden disabilities, often going undetected in everyday interactions.

00:00 Introduction to Neurodivergence
00:09 Understanding Neurodivergent Diagnoses
00:31 Neurodivergence Prevalence in the UK
00:44 Hidden Nature of Neurodiversity