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Neurodiversity Collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodiversity Collection

...neurological difference, celebrate neurodiversity and advocate for an inclusive world. Our articles and free courses are here to help you understand neurodiversity more and discover support strategies...This OpenLearn collection brings together a range of free resources designed to educate, inspire, and support neurodivergent learners, allies, educators, and employers....
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Article 5 mins
Neurodiversity: What is it and what does it look like across races?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodiversity: What is it and what does it look like across races?

...neurodiversity...Find out more about The Open University's Psychology courses and qualifications What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the diversity of human minds and the fact that brains and neurocognition vary among all individuals. All these variations are ‘normal’ and ‘valuable’ with neurodiversity being the concept that neurological differences are to be...
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Article 10 mins
Coaching neurodivergent athletes
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coaching neurodivergent athletes

...neurodiverse athletes. Within the sport and exercise sector this may include those in coaching roles, as well as fitness instructors, personal trainers and wider exercise professionals. Throughout this course when referring to neurodivergent athletes this will include athletes who may not be aware of a condition...This course is designed to improve the knowledge and...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Neurodivergence and birth trauma
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and birth trauma

...Neurodiversity refers to accepting that everyone’s brain functions in different ways; while most brains process information in a ‘neurotypical’ way, some brains are ‘neurodivergent’. Over recent decades, the number of people diagnosed with neurodivergent conditions has increased and continues to grow. This is due to improved diagnosis, greater awareness of...
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Get in touch
Education & Development

Get in touch

...neurodiversity, inclusive practice and children’s development and those targeted at familial learning, topics or specific initiatives relevant to learning within and across formal schooling. The resources are offered at different learning levels, suitable for anyone receiving or facilitating home education, including those who work with home-educating families. While we...
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The Eagle has landed within the OpenLearn community
Money & Business

The Eagle has landed within the OpenLearn community

...neurodiverse founders, funded by the UK Government to educate and inspire entrepreneurs. Eagle Labs Academy A free online learning platform designed to give founders the skills and knowledge they need to start and grow a tech business. With video and written content on topics such as starting a business, marketing and sales, product development and fundraising, founders...
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From ‘refrigerator mothers’ to paracetamol: why harmful autism myths are so common
Health, Sports & Psychology

From ‘refrigerator mothers’ to paracetamol: why harmful autism myths are so common

...neurodiversity. Rising autism diagnoses do not reflect a sudden surge in cases but a better understanding and recognition of autistic people. Instead of asking “What causes autism?”, the more useful question is how to create a world that supports autistic children and adults.[The Conversation] Authors Lindsay O'Dell, Professor of critical developmental psychology, The...
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Article 5 mins
How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth

...Neurodiversity is a spectrum, and each mother’s needs will vary. Where possible, any information relayed to the mother should avoid jargon and provide information in multiple formats (such as written, visual, etc.) which may be more accessible. Sensory sensitivity: Some neurodivergent mothers may struggle with sensory triggers, and these may be heightened during...
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