An Introduction to Neurodiversity

In this 60-minute session, we will cover (including a facilitated Q&A session):

• What is Ability, Neurodiversity and what do the terms mean
• Supporting individuals with differing abilities and utilising their strengths
• Latest research and understanding of labels, terms and conditions including: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder/Condition/ Asperger’s syndrome, Disability, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia (DCD)/Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Developmental Language Disorders, communication challenges and Tourette’s syndrome/Tic disorders.

Prof. Amanda Kirby is a CEO, academic, entrepreneur, parent/grandparent of a neurodivergent family and a published author. They are passionate about improving the lives of people of differing abilities and those who are neurodivergent- in all settings. They have championed the government Disability Confident campaign and led the first company in Wales to become a Disability Confident Leader.