Top societies for neurodivergent students
Autumn is well underway, and we’re officially back into the thick of the academic season. With the chaos of freshers week done and dusted, now is the perfect time for neurodivergent students to start thinking about how they can make the most of their first semester. Societies are a great way for students to connect, […]
How to begin the conversation about dyslexia in school: a teacher’s guide and resources
It goes without saying that all educators want to support learners in the classroom. Teaching requires serious skill; no two students are the same, and in order to reach every one of them, a teacher must be versatile and attentive in equal measure. That’s why neurodiversity is an important consideration for all educators as differences […]
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Considering the increasing interest in neurodiversity, Dyslexia Awareness Week should certainly be marked out in your annual calendar. Celebrated both nationally and internationally, Dyslexia Awareness Week seeks to raise awareness of the condition while breaking down stigmas and providing resources to educators, employers and the general public to better support dyslexic individuals. Keep reading to […]
Neurodivergent Icons… in Mind Maps
It’s no secret that our differences are what make us special. Whether it’s your personal style, talents, or hobbies, the things that make you, you are important. An eclectic society is what gives life its flavour and variety. The same, of course, goes for neurodivergent individuals. Neurodivergence was once wrongly interpreted as something which limited […]
Mind Maps – for reflecting or growing?
Mind mappers can quite often be divided into two camps – those who use the technique to superpower their learning through revision mind maps, and those who see the mind map as a creative tool primarily intended for ideation and growth.
What’s going on in your *life* mind map?
Is there anything more intimidating than organising your own life? As tasks go, making sure everything is as you’d like it to be in your daily life is a pretty big deal. Oftentimes, it’s easy to let things tick by without stopping to take stock.
Why mind mapping is for the whole team
Mind maps are famous as great creative tools. Also known as “brainstorms” or “spider diagrams”, people often associate them with the beginning stages of a project or as a tool used solely by the creative members of the team. But it’s time to break mind maps out of this particular typecast!
Techniques which talk to neurodivergent brains
For too long, neurodivergent individuals were misunderstood and underrepresented in the media. Once upon a time (and sadly, still on occasion today) neurological differences were wrongly interpreted as something which limited an individual. Of course, we now know that is far from the truth.
Finding the practical link between mind maps and project management
Any project manager will tell you that what they do is no easy job. Projects are like vehicles, and unless every bit of machinery is well-oiled, operational and topped up with fuel you won’t be getting anywhere fast. Of course, project management has existed in many forms for a long time – and techniques to […]
Neuro “what”? How to make people see and understand neurodiversity
Charles Kettering once said: “Knowing is not understanding… you can know a lot about something and not really understand it.” This is an important distinction when it comes to neurodiversity because knowing about neurodivergence is not enough, it needs to be truly understood in order for there to be real representation, empathy and inclusion in the workplace.