Neurodiversity Awareness Week Dyspraxia is a complex neurological condition that affects muscle coordination and perception, including vision, hearing, and proprioception (awareness of where your body is in space). Dyspraxia is common, yet often hidden, and it can impact movement, coordination, and many everyday activities that others take for granted. It affects every part of life and can bring a range of additional challenges. Signs usually appear early in childhood but may not be noticed until a child starts school – and sometimes even later in adulthood. By increasing understanding and support, we can help children and adults with dyspraxia feel included, confident, and empowered. #NeurodiversityAwarenessWeek #DyspraxiaAwareness #Neurodiversity #HiddenDisabilities

Neurodiversity Awareness Week Did you know that many well-known people are dyslexic? Dyslexia is a lifelong specific learning difficulty that mainly affects reading, writing and language skills. It's linked to how the brain processes, stores and retrieves information, which can impact memory, processing speed, organisation and sequencing. Dyslexic people may find it harder to process and remember information they see and hear, which can affect learning and literacy development. But it's important to remember the strengths too. Many people with dyslexia show strong reasoning skills, creativity and visual thinking. Different brains think differently and that difference has value. #NeurodiversityAwarenessWeek #DyslexiaAwareness #Neurodiversity #DifferentNotLess

Neurodiversity Awareness Week Did you know that some celebrities have ADHD, including Justin Timberlake, Emma Watson and Ryan Gosling? Some children find it harder to sit still, stay focused or organise their work. Others may daydream, forget instructions or find it tricky to concentrate for long periods of time. For many children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), these challenges can happen more often. But ADHD is just one part of how someone learns and experiences the world. With the right support, understanding and encouragement, children with ADHD can thrive and achieve amazing things. This week we are celebrating the many different ways our children think, learn and shine. #NeurodiversityAwarenessWeek #CelebrateDifferences #ADHDAwareness #InclusiveSchools

This week at school we will be marking Neurodiversity Awareness Week As part of this, our Rainbow teachers will be leading a special activity day for the Ark children. The day will include a range of engaging activities to help children understand how pupils in our Rainbow Department learn and experience the world. Our aim is to celebrate neurodiversity while encouraging empathy, understanding and respect for the different ways people think, learn and communicate. #NeurodiversityAwarenessWeek #CelebrateDifferences #InclusiveSchools #PrimarySchoolLife