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What is meant by Neurodiversity and Specific Learning Differences?
Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) is an umbrella term used to describe a range of conditions including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia.
Neurodiversity's refers to the differences in neurological profiles, or the way people think. Neurodivergent refers to Autistic people and those with ADHD, who are wired differently to those with a neurotypical profile.
These conditions all have distinct areas of difficulty associated with their neurocognitive profiles that often overlap.
Sometimes Educational Psychologists diagnose SpLD rather than attach a specific label of dyslexia etc. to a student’s diagnosis.