Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence
Neurodiversity is the idea that people’s brains work in different ways.
A person may be described as neurodivergent if they think or process information differently from what is considered typical. They may have a diagnosis of a neurodivergent condition, such as:
- autism
- ADHD
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- dyslexia
- dyspraxia (Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, DCD)
Most neurodivergent children and young people can be supported in school through Ordinarily Available Provision - the support schools provide without needing an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
A formal diagnosis is not required to access support from Hillingdon services.
If you are worried about your child’s progress, speak to the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) at their school or your family GP.