Neurodiversity, Culture and Families

This module explores the intersection of neurodiversity, cultural contexts, and family dynamics.  It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how neurodiverse conditions are perceived and managed within different cultural frameworks and family structures.  The module will cover theoretical perspectives, practical implications, and strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals in various cultural and family settings.

The Neurodiversity, Culture and Families module will follow on from the Introduction to Neurodiversity course, along with the Neuro-Inclusive Communication module and will equip students with the understanding needed to support neurodivergent individuals and their families in the context of their cultural backgrounds.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Evaluate the impact of cultural beliefs and practices on the perception and treatment of neurodiverse conditions.
• Critically appraise the role of family dynamics in the support and development of neurodiverse individuals.
• Develop culturally sensitive strategies for supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families.
• Evaluate and critique policies and practices that impact neurodiverse individuals and their families, advocating for inclusive and culturally sensitive approaches.
• Develop and demonstrate effective communication strategies for engaging with neurodiverse individuals and their families, considering cultural and linguistic diversity.

This is an SCQF Level 11 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

 

All Neurodiversity CPD modules

• Introduction to Neurodiversity 
• Neuro-Inclusive Communication
• Neurodiversity, Culture and Families

 

Delivery 

This module will be delivered via Distance Learning.  Timetable, subject to change, as follows:

Week 1	Tuesday 9th September 2025 6pm – 9pm	Introduction to Neurodiversity, Culture and Family
Week 2	Tuesday 16th September 2025 6pm – 9pm	Cultural Perspectives on Neurodiversity
Week 3	Tuesday 23rd September 2025 6pm – 9pm	Family Dynamics and Neurodiversity
Week 4	Tuesday 30th September 2025 6pm – 9pm	Parenting Styles and Sibling Relationships
Week 5	Tuesday 7th October 2025 6pm – 9pm	Extended Family Involvement
Week 6	Tuesday 14th October 2025 6pm – 9pm	Support Strategies for Neurodiverse Individuals
Week 7	Tuesday 21st October 2025 6pm – 9pm	Consolidation Week
Week 8	Tuesday 28th October 2025 6pm – 9pm	Policies and Practices
Week 9	Tuesday 4th November 2025 6pm – 9pm	Advocacy for Inclusive Approaches
Week 10	Tuesday 11th November 2025 6pm – 9pm	Communication Strategies
Week 11	Tuesday 18th November 2025 6pm – 9pm	Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Week 12	Tuesday 25th November 2025 6pm – 9pm	Consolidation Week
	Tuesday 2nd December 12pm midday	Summative assessment submission deadline
	Tuesday 23rd December	Provisional feedback available

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Nick Fuller. 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.