What is neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity means people’s brains work in different ways. This is normal.
Some of these differences have names. These include ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia.
These are not flaws. They are not disorders to be fixed. They are different ways of thinking, processing information, and experiencing the world.
The idea is simple: there is no single “right” way for a brain to work. Different minds bring different powers.
This page explains what these terms mean. It will help you understand if any of them describe how your brain works.
How this page works
Below you will find information about five types of neurodivergence.
For each one, we show:
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You might relate to this if… — common experiences people describe
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Common superpowers— what this type of mind often does well
You might recognise yourself in one area. You might recognise yourself in several. You might recognise yourself in none. All of these are fine.
There is no test. This is just information to help you reflect.
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia affects how you process numbers and mathematical concepts. It is not related to intelligence.
You might relate to this if you often:
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Find numbers and maths confusing
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Struggle to remember number sequences (for example: phone numbers, PINs, dates)
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Have difficulty with time, directions, or managing money
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Need more time for calculations that seem simple to others
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Lose count when counting things
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Find it hard to estimate quantities or distances
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Struggle to read charts, graphs, or tables
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Mix up similar numbers (for example: 6 and 9, 3 and 8)
Common superpowers:
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Strong creative abilities
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Good at reasoning with words and ideas (not just numbers)
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Strategic thinking
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Alternative approaches to problem-solving
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Strong written and spoken communication
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High empathy and intuition
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Thinks in concepts, stories, and relationships
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
Dyspraxia affects coordination, movement, and how you plan physical tasks.
You might relate to this if you often:
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Find physical coordination difficult (for example: handwriting, sports, balance)
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Bump into things or knock things over
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Struggle with tasks that require doing steps in order
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Find it hard to judge distances or spaces
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Take longer to learn physical skills than others
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Get tired more quickly from physical tasks
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Find it hard to organise yourself, your time, or your space
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Struggle with tasks that require fine motor skills (for example: buttons, tying laces)
Common superpowers:
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Strong verbal communication
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Creative and original thinking
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High empathy and emotional intelligence
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Determination and persistence
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Strategic thinking
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Good at finding alternative ways to solve problems
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Often highly motivated and hardworking
Dyslexia
Dyslexia affects how you process written language. It is not related to intelligence.
You might relate to this if you often:
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Find reading slower or harder than it seems to be for others
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Mix up letters or words when reading or writing
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Struggle with spelling, even for words you know well
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Prefer listening or watching over reading
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Lose your place when reading
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Find it easier to explain things by speaking than by writing
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Struggle to follow written instructions
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Read the same sentence several times to understand it
Common superpowers:
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Strong visual and spatial thinking
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Creative problem-solving
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Big-picture thinking — sees the whole, not just the parts
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Good at making connections between different ideas
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Strong verbal communication
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Innovative and entrepreneurial thinking
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Thinks in pictures, stories, and concepts
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADHD affects how you focus, manage time, and control impulses.
You might relate to this if you often:
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Find it hard to focus on tasks that do not interest you
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Lose track of time without noticing
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Start many projects but struggle to finish them
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Feel restless or need to move your body
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Focus very intensely on things you find interesting (this is called hyperfocus)
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Find it hard to wait or queue
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Interrupt people without meaning to
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Need deadlines to get things done
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Forget appointments, tasks, or where you put things
Common superpowers:
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Bursts of creative energy
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Ability to hyperfocus when something interests you
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Works well under pressure
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Sees connections between ideas that others miss
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Brings energy and enthusiasm to teams
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Thinks quickly and adapts to change
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Comfortable with new situations and uncertainty
Autism / Autistic
Autism affects how you process information, communicate, and experience the world around you.
You might relate to this if you often:
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Prefer routines and find unexpected changes stressful
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Experience sounds, lights, textures, or smells very intensely
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Find social situations tiring or confusing
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Have deep interests in specific topics
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Prefer communication that is direct and literal
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Find sarcasm, hints, or indirect language confusing
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Need time alone to recover after social interaction
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Notice small details that others miss
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Find small talk difficult or pointless
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Feel like you are acting a role in social situations
Common superpowers:
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Deep knowledge in areas of interest
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Exceptional attention to detail
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Honest and direct communication
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Strong ability to recognise patterns and systems
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Loyal and reliable
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Strong memory for facts and information
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Ability to focus deeply for long periods
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Original thinking — sees things from angles others do not consider
How common is neurodivergence?
Neurodivergence is not rare. Here are some estimates:
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Around 15% of people (about 1 in 7) are neurodivergent in some way
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ADHD affects around 5-7% of adults
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Autism is estimated at 1-2% of the population
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Dyslexia affects around 10% of people
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Many people are diagnosed later in life
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Many people are never formally diagnosed at all
You do not need a diagnosis to recognise yourself in these descriptions.
Many people find that simply understanding how their brain works helps them work with it, not against it.
Can you be more than one?
Yes. Many people identify with more than one type of neurodivergence.
For example:
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ADHD and autism often occur together
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Dyslexia and dyspraxia often occur together
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You can have any combination
If you see yourself in several of these descriptions, that is normal. It just means your brain works in its own specific way.
What can you do next?
If any of this resonates with you, here are some options:
1. Come to our session— you are welcome whether you have a diagnosis or not
2. Talk to other people— you may find more people relate than you expect
3. Learn more — there are communities, books, and professionals who can help
This page is for awareness and self-reflection. It is not a diagnosis.
If you want to explore further, you can speak to a GP or visit the resources below.
Trusted resources
These are UK-based organisations that provide reliable information:
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ADHD UK — information and support for ADHD
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National Autistic Society — information and support for autism
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British Dyslexia Association — information and support for dyslexia
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Dyspraxia Foundation — information and support for dyspraxia
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Dyscalculia Network — information and support for dyscalculia
You belong here
If you recognised yourself anywhere on this page, you are not alone.
There is a growing community of people who think differently — and who believe that is a strength, not a problem to fix.
We are building a future where different minds are supported, not sidelined. Where the way you think is designed for, not designed around.
That future needs people like you to shape it.
We are creating tools to help — and we have early versions ready to test. But more than that, we are building a community of people who want to create this future together.
If that sounds like something you want to be part of:
You will get:
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Early access to tools we are testing
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A space to share what works for you (and what does not)
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Connection to others who think like you
No pressure. No commitment. Just a chance to belong to something that matters.