Schools are recognising the unique strengths that neurodiverse individuals bring to leadership roles and this shift in perspective is opening new doors for talent and capability.
Neurodiverse conditions, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism and others, often come with unique cognitive profiles that can foster a distinctive way of thinking, encouraging creative problem-solving and innovation.
Dyslexic thinkers, for example, often demonstrate the resilience needed to overcome adversity. This is invaluable in school leadership. Dyslexic learners may approach challenges from different angles, looking beyond traditional solutions and fostering a culture of innovation that can influence staff and students alike.
The world’s first University of Dyslexic Thinking – known as DyslexicU – which was recently launched by Made by Dyslexia and entrepreneur Richard Branson represents a ground-breaking moment in acknowledging and valuing the potential of neurodiverse individuals, especially in leadership roles. DyslexicU identifies six dyslexic thinking skills in particular:
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