NEURODIVERSITY CELEBRATION WEEK

Neurodiversity refers to the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioural traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population. It is a word used to explain the unique ways people's brains work. While everyone's brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. Things like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette’s, Acquired Brain Injury and lots of others can fall into this category.

Our Mission states; St Mary MacKillop College we are people who affirm the dignity of every person, who act with respect and compassion, who reverence relationships, and who have hearts for generosity and forgiveness.

Neurodiversity Week aims to challenge stereotypes about neurological differences and show that these differences are not better or worse, but just different. Together let’s change the narrative to understand, accept and celebrate neurodiversity. This takes action and understanding. This takes inclusion. This takes education and a willingness to accept people for who they are, just as we all deserve.