Glossary: Self Advocacy

We are a mental health and wellbeing organisation, on a mission to empower people from neurodiverseA group of people whose brain functions differently from the (usually neurotypical) perception of what is “normal”. For example, those with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD or Tourette Syndrome.  and culturally diverse communities to thrive. Our multicultural practitioners provide relational arts and talking therapies, clinical supervision, CPDThe learning activities professionals complete to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills., and DiversityThe deliberate inclusion in a group or activity of people who are, for example, of different cultures, gender identities, sexual identities, ages, financial statuses and religions. & InclusionThe act of including a person as part of a group with equal opportunities, equity and resources, who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised. training.