# 5 Summary of Week 1

This week has introduced the concepts of neurodiversity, neurodivergence and defined a range of conditions associated with this. It has discussed the different models of neurodiversity and the importance of adopting strengths-based approaches, alongside how concepts like intersectionality can impact athletes you may be coaching now or in the future.

In the next week of study, you will look at these experiences from the athlete’s perspective and start to consider how you can apply this learning to your own coaching practice.

You can now go to Week 2.

OpenLearn - Coaching neurodivergent athletes
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