This week it has been Neurodiversity celebration week this is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It is an ideal opportunity for pupils and staff to learn more about and celebrate neurodiversity. It also aims to promote a more positive view of neurodiversity by encouraging people to celebrate and be proud of the fact that they are neurodiverse.
It is estimated that around one in seven people in the UK are neurodivergent. Neurodivergence is an umbrella term to describe alternative thinking styles such as dyslexia, developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia), dyscalculia, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
We are fortunate enough to work with lots of children that are neurodivergent or are under assessment for a different thinking style and we celebrate this with them, these are just some of the ways that we do this –
- Have a neurodiversity theme circle time session, looking at how we are all special in our own way and we are all different.
- Research neurodivergent celebrities and display this in school.
- Give a classroom PowerPoint presentation on neurodiversity and share the superpowers that this gives you.
- Create a neurodiversity wall/hallway display.
Meet Bloom! (Muddle Monsters)
Bloom has been created and designed to represent neurodiversity.
Striking eyes and a smile on the opposing side to the other Muddle Monsters to express the difference in the view on the world and how neurodivergent brains process information.
Bloom looks beautifully different from the other Muddle Monsters and represents different is awesome!
Bloom is for all to have, and all to love! Bloom has been created to spread awareness and acceptance around neurodiversity, start conversations and to help neurodivergent minds feel loved, included, equal and understood.
Bloom wants to remind you; you are accepted. Blooming every day, in your very own way!
Check out Muddle Monsters and how brilliant of a resource they are on Instagram, the Muddle Monster website and our resources page.
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