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Understanding Awareness and Attitudes Toward Neurodivergence

Introduction

This survey explores what people know, believe, and experience regarding differences in how people think, learn, communicate, focus, move, and process the world around them.

There are no right or wrong answers. We welcome uncertainty and different perspectives. You do not need any formal knowledge, diagnosis, or personal experience to participate.

Your responses are anonymous and will help shape future awareness campaigns, educational resources, and community support initiatives.

Estimated time: 5-7 minutes

⚖️ Scope: This is a research study, not a medical diagnostic tool.

You can stop at any time by closing this page. By clicking I agree, you confirm you understand and consent to take part.
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Section 1: Your Context

Age group

Gender

Gender
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Do you identify as neurodivergent? (e.g., being autistic, having ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette syndrome, etc.)

Do you identify as neurodivergent? (e.g., being autistic, having ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette syndrome, etc.)
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Country of residence (where you live now)

Country of origin (where you grew up, or where your family is from)

Which ethnic group best describes you?

Which ethnic group best describes you?
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Where did you spend your formative years (ages 5–18)?

Where did you spend your formative years (ages 5–18)?

Which cultural background(s) do you most identify with? (optional)

Examples: Ghanaian Akan, Indian Punjabi, Nigerian Hausa, etc.

Which religion or belief system, if any, do you identify with? (optional)

Which religion or belief system, if any, do you identify with? (optional)
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Section 2: Awareness and Understanding

Before today, had you heard the term "neurodivergence"?

Before today, had you heard the term "neurodivergence"?
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Which of the following terms have you heard of? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following terms have you heard of? (Select all that apply)

Which statement best reflects your understanding of neurodivergence?

Which statement best reflects your understanding of neurodivergence?
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Before today, were you aware that people can have built-in lifelong differences in how their brains process information, learn, or communicate?

Before today, were you aware that people can have built-in lifelong differences in how their brains process information, learn, or communicate?

Section 3: Cultural Beliefs and Explanations

For the rest of this survey, when we say "your community," please think of the cultural, ethnic, or religious group you identify with most.

In your community, how are differences in learning, attention,
communication or behaviour usually viewed? (select up to 3)

In your community, how are differences in learning, attention,communication or behaviour usually viewed? (select up to 3)

In your community, which explanations are most commonly used when someone thinks or behaves differently: (Select all that apply)

In your community, which explanations are most commonly used when someone thinks or behaves differently: (Select all that apply)

"In my culture, people are generally comfortable talking about conditions such as autism or ADHD."

"In my culture, people are generally comfortable talking about conditions such as autism or ADHD."
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

"In my culture, it is better to hide your struggles to keep the peace in the family."

"In my culture, it is better to hide your struggles to keep the peace in the family."
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

How much stigma do you think exists around neurodivergence within your cultural or ethnic community?

How much stigma do you think exists around neurodivergence within your cultural or ethnic community?
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How does your local community/culture generally respond to people who learn, focus, or communicate differently?

How does your local community/culture generally respond to people who learn, focus, or communicate differently?

Can you share a brief example or an unwritten rule from your culture that shows this attitude in action?

Section 4: Personal Attitudes

People who think differently can make valuable contributions to society.

People who think differently can make valuable contributions to society.
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Neurodivergent people should be supported to participate in education, work and community life in ways that suit them.

Neurodivergent people should be supported to participate in education, work and community life in ways that suit them.
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

I believe greater awareness of neurodivergence is needed within my
community.

I believe greater awareness of neurodivergence is needed within mycommunity.
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Section 5: Barriers and Challenges

If a child or adult in your community is noticeably struggling with focus, learning, or communication, what is typically the very first step recommended?

If a child or adult in your community is noticeably struggling with focus, learning, or communication, what is typically the very first step recommended?

What do you see as the top 3 biggest barriers neurodivergent people face in your community? (Select up to 3)

What do you see as the top 3 biggest barriers neurodivergent people face in your community? (Select up to 3)

Have cultural or community beliefs ever prevented someone you know from seeking support for these differences?

Have cultural or community beliefs ever prevented someone you know from seeking support for these differences?
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Is there anything else you would like to share about how culture, ethnicity,religion, family beliefs or community attitudes influence views of neurodivergence?(Optional)

Where have you come across information about this topic? (Select all that apply)

Where have you come across information about this topic? (Select all that apply)

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