Motion text
That this House recognizes Neurodiversity Celebration week which commences on March 15th; understands 720,000 children celebrate Neurodiversity week worldwide; acknowledges that at least 15% of children in the U.K have a learning difference; notes that a lot of neurodiverse children have negative school experiences; further recognizes it’s important to change the narrative surrounding developmental difficulties, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia; understands that neurodiversity is a strength and applauds the creativity and innovation of our neurodiverse children; celebrates the work of the founder and campaigner Siena Castellon of neurodiversity celebration week who recently won the Commonwealth Youth Award; and further notes the importance of championing neurodiversity and challenging stigma associated with developmental difficulty.
Signatures (30)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 March 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 March 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
17 March 2021
Hopkins, Rachel
Labour
Signed on
17 March 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 March 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 March 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 March 2021
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 March 2021
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 March 2021
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Tami, Mark
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 March 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 March 2021
Blake, Olivia
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 March 2021
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2021
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 March 2021
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 March 2021
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 March 2021
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
13 April 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.