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​PROVIDING INSIGHTS, PERSPECTIVE AND SOLUTIONS 

We empower individuals with neurodiversity to navigate the world with confidence, providing tailored skills and strategies that celebrate their unique strengths while addressing the challenges of environments that may not always support their way of being. 

WHAT IS NEUR    DIVERSITY

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Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in neurological, psychological, and social processes that shape human functioning and behaviour. Rather than being confined to a subset of overlapping diagnoses, neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of traits and characteristics that present uniquely across individuals. These traits reflect diverse ways of perceiving, processing, and interacting with the world, highlighting the strengths and contributions of varied neurocognitive profiles. By viewing neurodiversity as an expression of human diversity, it moves beyond deficit-based models to celebrate the richness and adaptability of individuals, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding and supporting their unique capacities.

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​Book For more information on neurodiversity take a look at our knowledge hub.     

WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL LIVING ?

We empower individuals with neurodiversity to navigate the world with confidence, providing tailored skills and strategies that celebrate their unique strengths while addressing the challenges of environments that may not always support their way of being. 

C    MMUNITY OF CARE

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The Functional Living Initiative, the nonprofit arm of Functional Living, is dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding of neurodiversity within society. It provides accessible knowledge and resources to individuals, families, and organizations, including those in the education sector, to promote informed decision-making and advocacy. By clarifying the science and dispelling myths about neurodiversity, the initiative aims to empower communities to celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of neurodiverse individuals. Through education, advocacy, and community-building, the Functional Living Initiative creates a supportive network that embraces diversity and champions inclusion.

CONTACT US

Office 326, The Doctor's Suites, Park Road, Pinelands

Cape Town, Western Cape

021-433-1721

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