Founded in 2018 by Siena Castellon, Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an annual, global initiative that aims to transform perceptions of neurodiversity through celebration, increasing acceptance and understanding, highlighting the talents and skills of neurodivergent individuals, providing education, and challenging stereotypes and misconceptions. This year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place March 16-22.

Neurodiversity refers to the normal variation in how people learn, think, and experience the world. This includes differences in how people process information and sensory input, communicate, move, feel, and form social connections. While the neurodiversity movement initially focused on Autism and the experiences of Autistic individuals, it has since grown to include a broad range of neurological differences, such as ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s, and Dyslexia, among others.

Rather than seeing neurological differences as deficits or disorders, the neurodiversity perspective recognizes that diverse ways of thinking can bring valuable skills, creativity, and innovation to workplaces and communities.

Just as we work to provide culturally safe and patient-centred care, we can also strive to ensure our workplaces are welcoming and accessible for staff with diverse neurological experiences. By fostering understanding and challenging misconceptions, we help create a culture where colleagues feel respected, supported, and valued.

To learn more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week, please go to: https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/

You can also learn about creating neuroinclusive workplaces here: https://ccrw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Diverse-minds-Creating-inclusive-workplaces-for-neurodivergent-workers_CCRW-Trends-Report-2025.pdf