Neurodiversity
What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term used to describe the different ways a person’s brain processes information.
The most common types of neurodiversity are:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism, or Autism Spectrum Condition, previously called Asperger’s syndrome
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- Dyscalculia
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder - (DCD)
- Tics
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
ADHD UK
Created by people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD for people with ADHD. Information, support and research plus a directory of professionals who understand ADHD.
NHS Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder - ADHD
Information on ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information & Support Service - ADDISS
Information for anyone who needs assistance on ADHD.
Autism, Autism Spectrum Condition, previously called Asperger’s syndrome
Ambitious About Autism
Specialist education services and employment programmes working to create a future where every autistic child and young person can be themselves and realise their ambitions.
Cedar Foundation – Northern Ireland
Supporting individuals and families living with learning disability, autism and brain injury to love the lives they choose.
Child Autism UK
Support for parents with queries after their child has been diagnosed.
Helpline: 01344 882248 (lines open Monday – Friday 2pm - 4pm)
Diagnosing Autism
Information on getting a diagnosis of autism for children, young people and adults.
Dimensions
Services for people with learning disabilities and autism.
NHS Information
NHS information on autism spectrum disorder - ASD, the medical term for autism.
The Asperger’s Syndrome Foundation
Information on Autism Spectrum Condition previously known as Asperger’s syndrome.
Email: info@aspergerfoundation.org.uk
The National Autistic Society – NAS
The National Autistic Society provide information, support and services to autistic people and their families and carers.
The National Autistic Society – NAS Employment Service
The National Autistic Society assist with employment and training service for people with an autism spectrum disorder - ASD
Young Minds
Offering advice to both concerned parents and anyone who’s child has recently been diagnosed as Autistic.
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4pm)
Developmental Language Disorder - DLD
Speech and Language UK
Awareness of Development Language Disorder - DLD a lifelong condition affecting 2 children in every average classroom of 30 children.
Dyscalculia
British Dyslexia Association - Dyscalculia
Information on dyscalculia which causes difficulty in understanding numbers. It occurs across all ages and abilities.
Dyslexia
British Dyslexia Association
Information for parents on supporting a child with dyslexia through the education system.
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
Support and advice to anyone who think they have dyslexia or care for someone who may have dyslexia. Support children and adults alike.
The Dyslexia Association
Support and services for dyslexic children and adults of all ages, their parents, families, educators and employers.
Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Dyspraxia Foundation
Information on sources of support in your area, a range of leaflets and books on the condition.
Helpline: 01462 454 986 (lines open Tuesday – Friday 9am – 1pm)
Tics
NHS Information
Information and possible treatments on tics – fast repetitive muscle movements that result in sudden and difficult to control body jerks or sounds.