{"id":726,"date":"2025-08-14T09:49:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neurodiversity\/?page_id=726"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:53:41","slug":"nhs-lothian-neurodiversity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neurodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS Lothian Neurodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Neurodiversity: Understanding and Supporting Every Mind<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This webpage includes information for neurodivergent children, young people and adults<\/strong> and their families or loved ones. Here you\u2019ll find practical tools, local services and guidance to support neurodivergent individuals at every age and stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supports and Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
FAQs – Children and Young People’s Pathway<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

These webpages provide information on supports and services available both within NHS Lothian and in the wider community for children, young people, and adults. Our goal is to offer compassionate care, clear guidance and empowering resources every step of the way. You\u2019ll find practical advice and links to help you take the next steps with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You do not<\/span> need a diagnosis to access most supports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Learn more about supports and services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is Neurodiversity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Neurodiversity describes the natural differences in how people think, learn and behave. There is no single, “correct way” for a brain to function, Neurodiversity honours each person’s unique views and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term was created in the late 1990s and has since become a powerful movement advocating for the acceptance and inclusion of all neurological types or \u201cneurotypes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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