Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for conditions traditionally pathologized and associated with deficit including Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum and Tourette Syndrome. People with neurodiverse conditions are marginalised and disadvantaged, socially and economically, resulting in low self-esteem, underachievement, low employment and dependency. Yet capacity building for inclusion aimed at teachers succeeds in 90% of cases.
Like social dynamics resulting from other forms of human diversity, disadvantage is due to society’s attitudes and actions that neglects to adopt the alternative perspective to promote inclusion and tap into the creative potential that neurodiversity offers. With EU support, the project will result in actions to democratise HE and promote change in employment prospects in Argentina and Mexico. Actions that democratize HE by building knowledge and capacity and improving access, represent the first concerted collaborative effort to help this disadvantaged group achieve their full potential.