1. A life of difference Dr Helen A Combes, Staffordshire University
Neurodiversity
A life of difference
Dr Helen A Combes, Staffordshire University
3 minutes each slide = 45 minutes

2. Charles Ferster, 1958
paint the picture, write the symphony, produce the machine, tell the funny story, give affection artfully …
the world will respond in kind with prestige, money, social response and love (and recognition for scientific achievement).

4. What makes something of value and worth?

12. Neurodiversity 10% of the population left-handed (!) 10% colour blind
Up to 10% of the population show some signs of dyslexia.
Tourette Syndrome (.3%)
Epilepsy 4%
About 5% of the population has dyspraxia.
Around 1% of the population has an autism spectrum condition.
Approximately 5% of the population has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
.1% Down Syndrome and many more …

13. UK Employment Data* Employment Numbers in population
% Employed f/t (p/t)
G population
40,000,000
79%
Gen Mental Health Diff
5.8 m
(1:6 unemployed) Layard, 2006 1m
ADD
4 m
10%
ASD
400 k
16% full time employment
37% employed
McManus S, Bebbington P, Jenkins R, Brugha T. (eds.) (2016) Mental health and
wellbeing in England: Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey Leeds: NHS Digital.

14. Equality Act, 2010

15. Power and beauty

16. Can you imagine a world without difference?

17. Always strive towards your dreams …

18. References and links
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