24th MarchNeurodiversity Week at Croxley Danes
As part of Neurodiversity Week, Ethan in Year 7 and William in Year 9 visited Yorke Mead Primary School to raise awareness about neurodiversity. Ethan led a whole school assembly, explaining the term ‘Neurodiversity’ and sharing the work of Judy Singer, who coined the term. He highlighted that neurodiversity represents all of humanity, with ‘neuro’ meaning brain and ‘diversity’ meaning difference. He also shared inspiring role models like Simone Biles, who has ADHD, and Tom Stoltman, a two-time World’s Strongest Man living with autism. Both individuals have been a source of inspiration to Ethan, and he wanted to show the students that being neurodiverse doesn’t stop anyone from achieving great things.
William spoke to Year 5 and Year 6 students about his own experiences with autism and ADHD, particularly the challenges of transitioning to secondary school. The students described him as ‘informative and inspirational.’ William also shared how Croxley Danes supports neurodiverse students through initiatives like the Soft Start breakfast club, a homework club, and a lunchtime Lego Club for students who prefer a quieter space.
Both Ethan and William did an outstanding job of educating and inspiring the students at Yorke Mead Primary School. Their efforts during Neurodiversity Week helped to promote a greater understanding of neurodiversity and reinforced the importance of embracing differences. We are proud of them for sharing their stories and playing an active role in making our community more inclusive.
At Croxley Danes, we continue to be committed to supporting our neurodiverse students and ensuring they have the resources and environment they need to thrive. This event was just one of many steps we are taking to raise awareness and foster an environment of acceptance and understanding for all.
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