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The Open University launches new toolkit to support parents of neurodivergent children as research reveals families feel overwhelmed and under-resourced
With neurodiversity diagnoses rising across the UK, new research from The Open University (OU) reveals that many parents of neurodivergent children are struggling to find clear, trustworthy and practical guidance, despite actively searching for support. The survey of 1,000 UK parents of neurodivergent children found that while 70% say they have a trusted place to […]
OU celebrates Dyslexia Awareness Week
To mark Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025, the OU has launched a collection of online resources to help people better understand the learning difference. Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition affecting over 10% of the population. It is often linked to reading and writing challenges, but also gives rise to strengths like creativity and problem-solving. Drawing on […]
The Open University produces an award-winning film that challenges perceptions of youth violence
The Open University has developed an award-winning film and a thought-provoking interactive quiz that challenges perceptions about knife crime and youth violence. Available on OpenLearn, which is the OU’s free learning platform, ‘Exploring Youth Violence: What would you do?’ aims to provide a better understanding of the complex lives and situations of young people who […]
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