Kensington Arts centre to open its doors for Neurodiversity Celebration Week
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
This is a worldwide initiative designed to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, and the Isle of Man will be marking it in its own way.
In simple terms, the word neurodivergent is used to describe someone whose brain develops or works differently for some reason.
This means the person has different strengths and struggles from people who would be described as 'neurotypical'.
You may be familiar with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and Tourette syndrome.
Manx charity Autism In Mann was set up in 1991 as a support group for families affected by autism.
Carole Williams from the charity spent many years as a teacher working with neurodivergent children:
Neurodiversity and Creativity Day
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week an event is being held at Kensington Arts in Douglas today (21 March).
Young people and their families are being invited down to the centre on Kensington Road to try out a variety of different workshops and taster sessions, exploring mediums from the visual arts to the performing arts.
They say the day will offer a chance to explore creativity and self‑expression in a fun and supportive environment.
Emma Goodson is the venue's Creative Development Co-Ordinator:
In the evening there'll be a live panel discussion featuring, among others, Manx artist Jade Boylan:
Today's event gets underway at 11am - you can find more details HERE.
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