This week (March 21-27) marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.
If you’re not yet familiar with what neurodiversity is, it’s a great time to learn!
The Royal College of Veterinary Sciences (RCVS) in the UK launched a Neurodiversity Resource Hub, with information on neurodiversity for everyone. The hub’s page explains:
“Neurodiversity is the term used to describe the diversity of human minds and the infinite variations of neurocognitive functioning within the human race as a whole. It’s about accepting that people’s brains function differently from each other and that this isn’t wrong or pr
oblematic. It’s simply a natural indicator of population diversity […] These neurological differences mean they learn and think differently to others, which can lead to a diagnosis of neurological conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia […]
There is a huge strength to be found in diversity, and it is vital to ensure that all individuals working in the veterinary professions feel supported to be who they are in order to thrive in the workplace.”
I hope you’ll join me in taking some time to learn more and think about what inclusive support looks like, in celebration of neurodiversity.
There is a huge strength to be found in diversity, and it is vital to ensure that all individuals working in the veterinary professions feel supported to be who they are in order to thrive in the workplace.”
Have a great weekend,
Julia