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What is the celebrating neurodiversity art project?
Young people reported they were unfamiliar with the term neurodiversity and expressed a desire for opportunities to discuss neurodiversity in relation to their own lives. In response, schools, colleges, and community groups collaborated on creative projects that used art to explore identity, difference, and the value of diverse ways of thinking.
A clear message emerged: children and young people want to feel connected, comfortable, and fully involved in their communities. They told us that having opportunities to share their strengths, express themselves, and feel proud of who they are is essential to that sense of belonging. Children and young people were invited to send in art work which made them:
Feel proud
supported them to feel happy and relaxed
Shared a message about neurodiversity
Who was involved?
A range of setting across North Tyneside took part including, Beacon Hill School and sixth form, Ignite Your Potential, Moorbridge, Tyne Metropolitan College, Woodlawn School and Sixth Form.
The project was promoted through the North Tyneside SEND Local Offer and supported by the North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum. Individual children contributed artwork, and group sessions were also facilitated at Shiremoor Adventure Playground (additional needs session), Addison Street Short Breaks, YMCA Healthy Connections, Youth Council and Guiding groups.
What next?
The artworks created through this project will be displayed across North Tyneside Community Hubs and Libraries during Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-20th March). Libraries have supported the event by organising book displays promoting the literature available on the topic of neurodiversity.
What is the celebrating neurodiversity art project?
Young people reported they were unfamiliar with the term neurodiversity and expressed a desire for opportunities to discuss neurodiversity in relation to their own lives. In response, schools, colleges, and community groups collaborated on creative projects that used art to explore identity, difference, and the value of diverse ways of thinking.
A clear message emerged: children and young people want to feel connected, comfortable, and fully involved in their communities. They told us that having opportunities to share their strengths, express themselves, and feel proud of who they are is essential to that sense of belonging. Children and young people were invited to send in art work which made them:
Feel proud
supported them to feel happy and relaxed
Shared a message about neurodiversity
Who was involved?
A range of setting across North Tyneside took part including, Beacon Hill School and sixth form, Ignite Your Potential, Moorbridge, Tyne Metropolitan College, Woodlawn School and Sixth Form.
The project was promoted through the North Tyneside SEND Local Offer and supported by the North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum. Individual children contributed artwork, and group sessions were also facilitated at Shiremoor Adventure Playground (additional needs session), Addison Street Short Breaks, YMCA Healthy Connections, Youth Council and Guiding groups.
What next?
The artworks created through this project will be displayed across North Tyneside Community Hubs and Libraries during Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-20th March). Libraries have supported the event by organising book displays promoting the literature available on the topic of neurodiversity.
