Neurodivergence Hub

Welcome to Dudley’s SEND Local Offer Neurodivergence Hub. Content for this page is currently being researched and written.

Autism or Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Autism or Autistic Spectrum Conditions

ADHD

ADHD

Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia

Dyslexia

Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)

Other neurodivergent conditions

This hub has specific information in relation to neurodivergent conditions and the support available for children and young people, families and professionals.

Please note the information provided in this hub is provided for sign-posting purposes only. The websites and groups are mostly run by outside providers, organisations and charities and not directly by the Local Authority. Whilst we attempt to ensure all information here is accurate, we cannot accept any responsibility for third party websites. Their inclusion here is for your information only and does not represent endorsement or recommendation by the council.

Neurodiversity

The concept of neurodiversity recognises the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioural traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population.

Neurotypical

Neurotypical refers to individuals whose brain function and development align with what is considered the societal norm, or the majority of the population. It describes people who think, behave, and learn in ways that are generally expected within a given culture. This term is often used in contrast to "neurodivergent".

Neurodivergent

Neurodivergent refers to individuals whose neurological functioning and development differ from what is considered typical or "neurotypical". This encompasses a range of conditions where the brain processes, learns, and/or behaves in ways that are not considered the societal norm. It's not a diagnosis itself, but rather a description of a difference in how someone's brain works.

Many neurodivergent conditions, such as autism, exist on a spectrum, meaning the experience and expression of these conditions vary greatly from person to person.

Last updated: 14/07/2025