What is Neurodiversity?

This video introduces the concept of neurodiversity by showcasing how children with different neurological conditions, such as autism and ADHD, play and learn uniquely. It emphasizes the importance of embracing these differences to allow all children to thrive.

This is Jackie, Brian, and Nia. They all like to play with blocks, but they enjoy playing in different ways because they process information uniquely according to their own brains. Jackie is autistic, and she lines up her blocks again and again in just the right way. Brian has ADHD. He likes to run around with his blocks and throw them in the air. Nia is neurotypical. She doesn't have autism or ADHD, and she plays with blocks the way most other kids do, stacking them in different ways. Today, she's making a castle. Jackie, Brian, and Nia have brains that work differently. They learn about shapes, gravity, and cause and effect. Kids who have ADHD, autism, and other developmental disorders have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, just like Jackie and Brian. But that doesn't mean that they're better or worse. This idea is called neurodiversity. Just like people come in different shapes and sizes, they also come with different types of brains. If we embrace those differences, all children can learn, grow, and thrive in their own way.