Neuro-Diversity 

What is neurodiversity?

Some people’s brains simply work in a different way. For at least 20% of the UK’s adult population, these differences mean they are not seen as ‘neurotypical’ and may be diagnosed with neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Neurodiversity is the concept that brain differences are natural variations – not deficits, disorders or impairments.

At Martham and East Ruston we aim to create a learning environment that allows neuro-divergent pupils to  flourish and be confident learners.

How do we do this?

Through teaching style: 

• allowing pupils time to process information

• brain breaks

• multi-sensory teaching 

Resources: 

• post it notes

• wobble cushions

• social stories

• scripts

• sensory dens

• foot bands

Timetable 

• movement

• sensory breaks

• sensory circuits

These are only a few of the strategies we use. 

This year many staff have had training in creating a neuro-diverse classroom which was provided by the ADHD association.