{"id":44726,"date":"2025-11-25T17:33:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?post_type=neurodiversity&#038;p=44726"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:12:58","slug":"explore","status":"publish","type":"neurodiversity","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/neurodiversity\/explore\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0aa8\u0acd\u0aaf\u0ac2\u0ab0\u0acb\u0aa1\u0abe\u0a87\u0ab5\u0ab0\u0acd\u0ab8\u0abf\u0a9f\u0ac0\u0aa8\u0ac1\u0a82 \u0a85\u0aa8\u0acd\u0ab5\u0ac7\u0ab7\u0aa3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_1 assembler_module_group_1\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-1\" id=\"module-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44726\/#module-1\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-1<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-8 sm:pt-16 pb-4 sm:pb-9\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n          <h1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl leading-60 md:leading-80 font-bold mb-16 tt-neu\">\r\n        Exploring neurodiversity      <\/h1>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <p>Every person\u2019s brain is unique. We all think, learn and act differently. We all have different strengths and face different challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Neurodiversity celebrates the fact that we are all different. You can learn more about neurodiversity, some of the terms relating to neurodiversity, and more information about autism and ADHD, in this section of our site.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_1.assembler_module_group_1  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_2 assembler_module_group_2\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-2\" id=\"module-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44726\/#module-2\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-2<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n          <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl leading-42 md:leading-60 font-bold mb-16 tt-neu\">\r\n        What is neurodiversity?      <\/h2>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <p>The term neurodiversity is used to explain the concept that our brains all work differently. Neurodiversity celebrates the value that our different strengths can bring to the world. It isn\u2019t a new concept \u00ad\u2013 neurodiversity has always existed in every society. It\u2019s just been given a name now.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-light-grey --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_2.assembler_module_group_2  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_3 assembler_module_group_3\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-white\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-3\" id=\"module-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44726\/#module-3\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-3<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n          <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl leading-42 md:leading-60 font-bold mb-16 tt-neu\">\r\n        What does neurodivergent mean?      <\/h2>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <p>People with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and Tourette\u2019s syndrome are a key part of a balanced, neurodiverse society. People living with these conditions are sometimes referred to as neurodivergent people. The term neurodivergent simply means that your brain works differently to what may be considered \u2018typical\u2019.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-white --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_3.assembler_module_group_3  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_4 assembler_module_group_4\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-4\" id=\"module-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44726\/#module-4\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-4<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n          <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl leading-42 md:leading-60 font-bold mb-16 tt-neu\">\r\n        What does neurotypical mean?      <\/h2>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <p>The term neurotypical refers to someone whose brain falls within the society standards of what is considered \u2018typical\u2019. People who do not have neurodevelopmental conditions are usually referred to as neurotypical.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-light-grey --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_4.assembler_module_group_4  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_5 assembler_module_group_5\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-5\" id=\"module-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44726\/#module-5\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-5<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n          <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl leading-42 md:leading-60 font-bold mb-16 tt-neu\">\r\n        What is a neurodevelopmental condition?      <\/h2>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <p>Neurodevelopmental conditions are a group of conditions that affect how your brain develops. They are sometimes referred to as neurodevelopmental disorders. Neurodevelopmental conditions include autism, ADHD, Tourette\u2019s syndrome, specific learning disorders such as dyslexia and dyspraxia, and some speech and language disorders. Sometimes learning disabilities are also referred to as neurodevelopmental conditions.<\/p>\n<p>This website focuses primarily on autism and ADHD. This is because the neurodiversity transformation programme carried out in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire identified a need for improved access to information and support on those conditions. However, the website also points people to information on a range of other conditions, to support Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire&#8217;s wider neurodivergent community.<\/p>\n<p>People who are living with one or more neurodevelopmental condition are neurodivergent.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_5.assembler_module_group_5  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_6 assembler_module_group_6\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-image-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-image-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-light-background\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-6\" id=\"module-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44726\/#module-6\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-6<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-image-module - Template: template-image-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n.clickable-grid {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgb(16 24 40 \/ 30%);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n.split-img {\r\n    gap: 2.5rem !important;\r\n    align-items: stretch;\r\n    grid-auto-rows: 1fr;\r\n}\r\n.img-btn-label {\r\n    background-color: var(--color-primary);\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n    border-bottom-left-radius: 20px;\r\n    border-bottom-right-radius: 20px;\r\n}\r\n.img-btn-label:hover {\r\n    background-color: var(--color-secondary);\r\n}\r\n.img-holder {\r\n  border-radius: 20px;\r\n}\r\n.img-title {text-decoration: underline; color: var(--color-primary);}\r\n.img-title:hover {color: var(--color-header-text); text-decoration: none;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12 max-w-[1144px] px-4 py-12 sm:py-20 entry-content\">\r\n\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 split-img\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n        <!-- FULL CLICKABLE CARD -->\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/explore\/autism\/\"\r\n           class=\"clickable-grid block bg-white overflow-hidden transition\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- IMAGE: Fixed 2:1 Aspect Ratio -->\r\n            <div class=\"img-holder relative w-full overflow-hidden\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 2 \/ 1;\">\r\n\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hp-grid-1-1024x683.jpg\"\r\n                         alt=\"\"\r\n                         class=\"absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover\" \/>\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- TEXT AREA -->\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper px-8 py-8 flex flex-col flex-1\">\r\n\r\n                                    <h4 class=\"img-title font-bold mb-4\">\r\n                        Understanding autism                    <\/h4>\r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"img-text leading-relaxed mb-6\">\r\n                        <p>Support for autistic people, common traits, and information about assessment and diagnosis.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- BOTTOM BUTTON (full width) -->\r\n                            <div class=\"img-btn-label text-white text-center py-5 font-semibold\">\r\n                    <p>Understanding autism<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            \r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        \r\n        <!-- FULL CLICKABLE CARD -->\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/explore\/adhd\/\"\r\n           class=\"clickable-grid block bg-white overflow-hidden transition\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- IMAGE: Fixed 2:1 Aspect Ratio -->\r\n            <div class=\"img-holder relative w-full overflow-hidden\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 2 \/ 1;\">\r\n\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sarah-cropped-600x429-1.jpg\"\r\n                         alt=\"\"\r\n                         class=\"absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover\" \/>\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- TEXT AREA -->\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper px-8 py-8 flex flex-col flex-1\">\r\n\r\n                                    <h4 class=\"img-title font-bold mb-4\">\r\n                        Understanding ADHD                    <\/h4>\r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"img-text leading-relaxed mb-6\">\r\n                        <p>Support and treatment, ADHD traits, and information about assessment and diagnosis.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- BOTTOM BUTTON (full width) -->\r\n                            <div class=\"img-btn-label text-white text-center py-5 font-semibold\">\r\n                    <p>Understanding ADHD<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            \r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        \r\n        <!-- FULL CLICKABLE CARD -->\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/explore\/mentalhealth\/\"\r\n           class=\"clickable-grid block bg-white overflow-hidden transition\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- IMAGE: Fixed 2:1 Aspect Ratio -->\r\n            <div class=\"img-holder relative w-full overflow-hidden\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 2 \/ 1;\">\r\n\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Two-women-having-coffee-600x406-1.jpeg\"\r\n                         alt=\"\"\r\n                         class=\"absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover\" \/>\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- TEXT AREA -->\r\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper px-8 py-8 flex flex-col flex-1\">\r\n\r\n                                    <h4 class=\"img-title font-bold mb-4\">\r\n                        Emotional health                    <\/h4>\r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"img-text leading-relaxed mb-6\">\r\n                        <p>We all struggle at times but mental health support and advice is available if you need it.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- BOTTOM BUTTON (full width) -->\r\n                            <div class=\"img-btn-label text-white text-center py-5 font-semibold\">\r\n                    <p>Emotional health<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            \r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-image-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-image-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-light-background --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_6.assembler_module_group_6  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_7 assembler_module_group_7\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-7\" id=\"module-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44726\/#module-7\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-7<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n          <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl leading-42 md:leading-60 font-bold mb-16 tt-neu\">\r\n        Neurodiversity and language      <\/h2>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <p>The language around neurodiversity is evolving and sometimes people may use different terms to those above, or use them in a slightly different way. People can sometimes use the wrong terms without realising, but we hope this website \u2013 alongside other resources \u2013 will help people to understand more about neurodiversity and the right way to talk about it (read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/about\/language\/\">the language used on this website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/about\/\">why we developed this site<\/a>).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_7.assembler_module_group_7  -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Section titled module-1 Exploring neurodiversity Every person\u2019s brain is unique. 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