{"id":776,"date":"2025-03-12T09:35:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T09:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/?p=776"},"modified":"2025-03-12T14:38:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:38:31","slug":"neurodiversity-and-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/2025\/03\/12\/neurodiversity-and-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurodiversity and wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/03\/embracing-neurodiversity-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"An array of abstract shapes featuring human heads in various colours and forms.\" class=\"wp-image-777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/03\/embracing-neurodiversity-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/03\/embracing-neurodiversity-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/03\/embracing-neurodiversity-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/03\/embracing-neurodiversity-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/03\/embracing-neurodiversity.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image: Courtesy of Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neurodiversity refers to the different ways a person\u2019s brain processes information. People who are neurodiverse often think about and see the world differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common types of neurodiversity include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/autism\/\">Autism<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd\/\">Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuh.nhs.uk\/our-people\/neurodiversity-at-cuh\/dyscalculia\/\">Dyscalculia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dyslexia\/\">Dyslexia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/111.wales.nhs.uk\/dyspraxia(adults)\/\">Dyspraxia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Research has found that <a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/neurodiversity\/explore\/mentalhealth\/#:~:text=Being%20neurodivergent%20in%20a%20neurotypical,health%20issues%20than%20neurotypical%20people.\">neurodivergent people are more likely to face mental health problems than neurotypical people<\/a>. This can be due to a lack of support and understanding from others, differences in understanding of situations and the stress of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/behaviour\/masking\">masking<\/a> (acting neurotypically in order to avoid negativity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each individual will have different self-care practices that work for them but here are some ideas that might help you to look after your wellbeing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try journaling to help clear your mind \u2013 you may find it helpful to follow a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/blog\/ready-set-journal-64-journaling-prompts-for-self-discovery\">journal prompts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend time on hobbies and fun activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to an audiobook to help quiet your thoughts \u2013 you can access free audiobooks through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/news\/2023\/october\/libby-access\/\">Libby app<\/a> using your University credentials \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider using noise cancelling headphones and try time management tools such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/pomofocus.io\/\">Pomodoro Technique<\/a> and Office 365 tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/listen-to-your-word-documents-5a2de7f3-1ef4-4795-b24e-64fc2731b001\">Read Aloud<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/neurodivergentinsights.com\/sensory\/how-to-build-a-sensory-self-soothing-kit\/\">Build a sensory kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre your mind with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk\/understanding-autism\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-mental-wellbeing\/breathing-strategies\">breathing and relaxation exercises<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with others \u2013 join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/groups\/disability-and-inclusion-network\/\">Loughborough\u2019s Disability and Inclusion Network<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends and family members may also find these <a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/neurodiversity\/support\/resources\/\">resources from the NHS<\/a> helpful to support neurodivergent family members, friends or colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ways you can support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send an agenda ahead of meetings, this helps others to plan ahead and know what to expect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When planning in-person meetings or events, arrange regular breaks and offer quiet times\/spaces to prevent sensory overload<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate clearly and use direct language, some neurodivergent colleagues may have difficulty communicating with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing advice for other members of staff at the University, Jackie Hatfield, Specialist Study Support Practice Lead in the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity team added: \u201cLook at what an individual can do as opposed to what they can\u2019t, and always to remember that the neurodivergent individual is the expert on themselves therefore actively listening to them is important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find personal stories written by neurodivergent staff on the University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/edi\/category\/neurodiversity\/\">EDI blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out the Library\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/library\/subject-guides\/edi-neurodiversity\/\">Neurodiversity&nbsp;subject guide<\/a>&nbsp;to discover&nbsp;digital collections, journals and books,&nbsp;as well as links to related articles and chapters&nbsp;on the Research Repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/\">events page<\/a> for upcoming wellbeing webinars. 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