Meet Colleen – Our Neurodiversity Champion 

Hello, I’m Colleen, and I’ve been proudly serving as the Neurodiversity Champion since January 2023.

Here’s how I like to explain my role:

• Neuro – Our brains 
• Diversity – Our differences and uniqueness 
• Champion – An advocate 

Neurodiversity embraces the idea that everyone experiences and interacts with the world in their own unique way. There is no single ‘right’ way to think, learn, or behave. Importantly, differences are not deficits. While many people follow a more common pattern of brain function and learning, known as being Neurotypical, others experience the world differently – and that’s where my role comes in.

As a Neurodiversity Champion, I advocate for children and young people who see and experience the world through a different lens.

I collaborate with parents and schools to identify and implement environmental accommodations that help Neurodiverse children not only cope but thrive, both at home and in the classroom.

If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at Colleen.OHara@dryarchcentre.co.uk .