by Emily Thomas and Arts Club, South Bristol, Hillfields Youth Club, Peer Support Group, East Central Bristol

Coming to Weston-super-Mare: 29th June - 7th July 

Coming to Bristol: 19th August - 7th September 

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This work illustrates a unique insight from young people who are actually going through the struggle of what it means to be "different" in school and how it can negatively impact a young person’s development. In order for change to happen we need to listen to those who are at the forefront of the negative experiences. - Emily Thomas

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Facing Neurodiversity

How do we see neurodiversity?

These large scale banners stem from discussions with young people on how they would like dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism to be represented. A call to action for neurodiversity to be seen as a whole picture, with benefits as well as challenges, in order for young people to be able to flourish in the way they deserve. 

DIRECTIONS TO THE WORK IN Bristol 

 

  

Hidden Strengths

A series of largescale banners which confront the viewer with feelings of isolation and loneliness of neurodivergent young people, at the same time as shining a light on their beauty and strength.

  

Thank you to Comic Relief and Arts Council England for funding this project.

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