Spotlight on Celebrating Neurodivergence with Teo Byrne of SENDwise Hub

The power of being truly yourself

This new ‘Spotlight on…’ series gives Substack supporters an exclusive look at different concepts, ideas and resources to help create happy neurodivergent lives.

I’m delighted to welcome Teo Byrne as the first contributor. Teo is a Romanian who relocated to the UK, married, and had three neurodivergent children. She is currently exploring her own neurotype.

Teo founded SENDwise Hub - a community devoted to neurodivergent voices. It aims to offer a safe space to learn and empower neurodivergence, and is open for collaboration, conversation and fighting to make the changes we want to see.

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Teo writes…

Celebrating Neurodivergence: The Power of Being Truly Yourself

When we think about celebrating differences, cultural diversity and individuality are often the first things that come to mind. However, there is one aspect of diversity that often goes unnoticed and deserves greater recognition: neurodivergence. This term encompasses a broad spectrum of cognitive variations: autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, that shape how individuals process and interact with the world. But celebrating neurodivergence is not just about acknowledging differences. It is about empowerment, understanding, and creating spaces where everyone can truly belong.