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Student-led campaign

Neurodiversity Inclusion

Raising awareness of neurodivergent experiences, challenging stigma, and promoting greater understanding, inclusion and support across the university.
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1 in 7
people in the UK are estimated to be neurodivergent
Source: Acas
[000]
students have shared their experiences with the campaign
Source: campaign survey, [Month Year]
“I want neurodivergent students to feel heard, valued and supported.”
— Molly Grace, Student Activist

The issue

Neurodivergent students can face stigma, misunderstandings and barriers to accessing appropriate support within university. There is a need to raise awareness of neurodivergent experiences and encourage better understanding and inclusivity within the wider student community.
This matters because students will study, socialise and work alongside neurodivergent people throughout their lives. Greater understanding can challenge stereotypes, encourage empathy and help create a more inclusive environment.
Some support is already available for neurodivergent students; however, there is still a need to improve awareness and understanding of the challenges they face.

What we want

Greater understanding of neurodiversity
A more supportive student community
Better access to support for neurodivergent students

Who's behind it

Molly Grace

She/Her · Student Activist
Liverpool Business School
Business with Digital Marketing, Year 2
“As a neurodivergent student, I understand the challenges that can come with feeling misunderstood or struggling to access support. I want to help shape a more inclusive university environment where neurodivergent students feel heard, valued and supported.”

More about Molly
What made you interested in applying for this role?
I wanted to use my own experiences as a neurodivergent student to help make university a more accessible and inclusive environment for everyone. I know that neurodivergent students can face barriers that aren't always recognised, and I wanted to be in a position where I could listen to students, raise awareness and help push for positive change at LJMU.
What are you most excited for in your role?
I am excited about being able to make a real difference to the experiences of neurodivergent students at LJMU. I'm looking forward to hearing other students' experiences, helping students better understand neurodiversity, and working towards practical changes that can make the university feel more comfortable and welcoming.
What do you hope to achieve in your role?
I want to raise awareness of neurodiversity and help challenge some of the misconceptions and barriers that students can face. I also hope to make sure that neurodivergent students' voices and lived experiences are heard and used to encourage practical changes to the support and accessibility available at university.
What does representation mean to you?
To me, representation means ensuring that people's voices and experiences are heard, valued and taken seriously. It means having someone who understands the issues people face and can speak up for their needs, while making sure that lived experiences are considered when decisions are made that affect them.
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Progress so far

Last updated: [date]
  1. [Month Year]
    Campaign launched
    Molly began the campaign as a JMSU Student Activist.
  2. Now
    Understanding experiences
    Developing ideas to understand neurodivergent students' experiences.
  3. Next
    Focus group and survey
    Gathering neurodivergent students' views and experiences.
  4. Then
    Sharing findings
    Sharing what we learn and making recommendations to improve accessibility, inclusion and support at LJMU.

Find out more and get support

More resources

Support organisations

Books

Podcasts
  • The Neurodiversity Podcast – a broad range of topics, including education and understanding different neurodivergent conditions.
  • Infodumpies – Brianne (AuDHD) and Violet (ADHD) follow their interest-driven minds down research rabbit holes, with neurodivergent guests sharing their special interests.
  • 1800 Seconds on Autism – a BBC podcast about life with autism, hosted by autistic people.
  • The Squarepeg Podcast – personal stories from autistic women about life as neurodivergent people.

Want to get involved?

Whether you're neurodivergent and want to share your experiences, or you'd like to help build a more inclusive LJMU, Molly would love to hear from you.

This campaign is led by a JMSU Student Activist, with support from the Student Voice team.