This short survey on neurodiversity is part of a series of events hosted by Moray Wellbeing Hub to increase awareness, connection and understanding, whilst also challenging stigma including self-stigma on this topic.
 
Last summer we worked with a group of humans who identify as neurodiverse to come up with a list of words and phrases that express their individual identity, that which makes them uniquely them. This list is made of descriptive and subjective responses ranging from personal roles, character traits, things that give pleasure and how they view themselves. The words and phrases are open to interpretation with crossovers and similarities which hopefully spark connections between us.

Please take a few minutes to select all and any words or phrases you feel best express you at this time from the questionnaire. There are 132 words and these are split up in to sections in no particular order, except to make them managable to read through.

Only complete for yourself, if you have friends and family who might like to complete you are welcome to support them but support them to fill in a separate form.

These responses are then taken (anonymously) by Fiona Percy, artist and Moray Wellbeing Hub Champion, to create a dynamic online artwork that helps express neurodiveristy in Moray. This in turn will be promoted to stimulate conversation and connection around the subject.

MORE INFO:
What is neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is a term used to refer to the range of brain differences humans can have, treating them as normal, rather than deficits. The idea of neurodiversity can have benefits for people with learning and thinking differences, many of whom may have words like autism, dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia use to describe this difference from a medical perspective. This concept can help reduce stigma around learning and thinking differences, it sidesteps a need for focusing on a diagnosis and provides a wider term people are increasingly comfortable to use.  

Future events:  More details on our social media and by contacting us.
Wear Your Identity - T-shirt making workshop on the 23rd March online, 6.30-8.30pm
Neurodiversity themed health walk (Scottish Government guidance permitting) April 2021 when participants will be able to show solidarity by wearing their customised T-shirts if they wish.

Data collection:
All information gathered is covered by our confidentiality policies at Moray Wellbeing Hub, which meet the current GDPR requirements.  We will never pass your details on to a third party with out your permission.