A LOCAL councillor has called for more neurodiversity awareness.
Chris Lunday said there is a need to continue breaking the stigma attached to neurodiversity and celebrate people's achievements.
Neurodiversity is used as an umbrella term to describe alternative thinking styles such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, autism and ADHD.
These conditions are prevalent in 15 per cent to 20 per cent of the population.
His calls come during Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Cllr Lunday said: "This is something extremely close to my heart. I was diagnosed with dyspraxia whilst at primary school in St Mark's Primary in Barrhead.
"I know first-hand the positive work that has been done to educate people on neurodiversity.
"As a society, we often focus on the challenges that people with neurodivergent people face rather than the strengths of the people with neurodivergence.
"It is heartening to see many people share their story and it's important that we continue to break the stigma attached to neurodiversity and celebrate people's achievements."
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