Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Day 1

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

All human brains function differently. Our world does not always celebrate that. This week and the week after spring break @ Benson, we WILL!

Source - Neurodiversity and Intersectionality

Neurodivergence Celebration Week

For the first time ever Benson is celebrating neurodivergence this week and the week after spring break.

• You will see famous neurodivergent people displayed outside the library.
• You will find signs with information throughout the building.
• Students have created an interactive scavenger hunt for you to better understand neurodivergence.
• And, we have compiled information for teachers to talk about each day.

Video (2:02)

This video covers...

• What is neurodiversity?
• What neurological conditions does it encompass? (such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, Tourette's syndrome)
• What is it like to be neurodiverse or neurodivergent?
• How can neurodiversity be supported in the workplace?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Neurodivergence Statistics

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What is Neurodiversity?

• Differences in brains are a normal part of humanity
• People are not inherently worth more or less as a human based on their neurology.
• Each person has a set of strengths and a learning style
• Differences in strengths, processing, and learning are just that - differences.

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Terms

Neurodiversity (everyone!)

Neurodivergent (individuals)

Neurotypical (dominant social norms)

Neurodiverse (a group with differently wired brains, aka we’re all neurodiverse!)

Neuronormativity (assumptions around what is ‘normal’)