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The physical impacts of ADHD
Health, Sports & Psychology

The physical impacts of ADHD

...neurodiversity’ means that people can assume it is about the brain and therefore primarily impacts the brain – but what about other parts of the body? Here, we explore four examples of how ADHD can also impact someone’s body and reflect on these in relation to school and workplace accommodations. These examples are taken from personal experience and may not reflect...
The importance of education for students in secure environments
Education & Development

The importance of education for students in secure environments

...Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system’, London: HM Inspectorate of Prisons. House of Commons Education Committee (2022) ‘Not just another brick in the wall – why prisoners need an education to climb the ladder of opportunity’, London: HM Stationery Office. House of Commons Education Committee and Ofsted (2020) The Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief...
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Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding dyslexia

...neurodiverse conditions. A 2014 study by Elliott and Grigorenko argued that dyslexia had outgrown its usefulness as a term with too much ‘conceptual and political baggage’ that has ‘outgrown its conceptual and diagnostic usefulness’. They argued that ‘individuals should be supported according to their literacy difficulties, rather than trying to label a subgroup...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

...neurodiversity Week 2, Activity 3 – Black Lives Matter Week 2, Activity 4 – The Bechdel Test Week 3, Activity 1 – Which generation are you? Week 3, Activity 3 – Reflecting on assumptions Week 3, Activity 4 – Enhancing your own social capital Week 4, Activity 1 – Your own Unconscious biases Week 4, Activity 2 – Examples of microaggressions Week 4, Activity 3...
Human Resource Management and EDI
Money & Business

Human Resource Management and EDI

...neurodiversity and race and ethnicity, for instance, combine to discriminate against the life chances of a neurodivergent Black woman in ways that are different from a neuro-typical Black woman, or a neurodivergent Black man, or a neurodivergent white man, and so on. Those disadvantages are dynamic and affected by social, cultural and historical contexts. The concepts of...
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Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding autism

...neurodiversity within the natural range of differences among human individuals? I hope that the contrasting perspectives considered in the course will help you to form your own views. This week, you'll start by evaluating your own knowledge of autism. You'll also reflect on where your ideas came from. For instance, prominent media coverage, including iconic films like...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion
Money & Business

Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion

...neurodiversity later in this course. Online security and safety are a consideration for video meetings. Most organisations will be using trusted systems, but participants need to be mindful of the information shared and what is visible in their background, or who else can see/hear the conversation, to avoid confidential information being inadvertently shared. If a meeting...
Women transforming classical music
History & The Arts

Women transforming classical music

...neurodiversity, religion, and sexuality/sexual identity. This week, you will start to consider how you might begin to diversify your programming beyond gender and how you can promote inclusive practices more broadly. You will also hear from Deborah Keyser discussing her work fostering inclusive practices as Director of Tŷ Cerdd/ Music Centre Wales. By the end of this...