Understanding neurodiversity and autism

The term ‘neurodiversity’ is often used to describe the natural variation in the way an individual’s brain functions. It refers to the differences in the way people behave, and how they experience, understand and interact with the world around them.

In this video, experts, autistic people, and parents of autistic children talk about what neurodivergence and autism mean to them and reflect on their own experiences.

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