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Neurodiversity: no two brains are the same
Code: T25OC2490
Location: online
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 12.30pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Neurodiversity means that every human brain works differently.
Around 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent, which simply means they think and learn in different ways.
The purpose of this session is to help you:
Understand what neurodiversity is
Recognise common traits of neurodivergence
Learn how these traits can affect daily life, health, learning, and work
Explore positive, neuro?affirming strategies that help neurodivergent people thrive in all areas of life
Who is this course for?
Anyone with an interest in neurodiversity, and neuro-affirming practice and who wants to understand why neurodivergent people think and learn differently.
How will I learn?
This is an interactive online “live” learning session, taught by a neurodivergent tutor. There will be lots of opportunity to ask questions and take part in discussions and interactive activities.
What will I need?
A laptop, PC or iPad with camera and microphone enabled, pen/pencil and paper to doodle, jot down notes and draw mind maps.
Are there any other costs?
Time and duration
Start Date: 17 March 2026
Start Time: 12.30pm
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 03:00
Total Weeks: 1