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Posted: 5th August 2024

Vetlife launches new neurodiversity resource
The resource is available online and in hard copy.
Free booklet outlines how reasonable adjustments can be made.

The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife has launched a new neurodiversity awareness booklet as part of its ongoing neurodiversity initiative.

The resource provides information on common neurodivergent conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum condition (ASC), dyspraxia, dyslexia and dyscalculia.

It also outlines the process of providing reasonable adjustments in the veterinary workplace in order to help support neurodivergent colleagues and gives examples.

The booklet was put together using voices and lived experience from neurodivergent people in the veterinary sector and contributions from employers to share their perspective.

The charity’s neurodiversity initiative, which is running throughout 2024, aims to improve understanding and break down barriers within the veterinary community. The Zoetis Foundation has provided funding for the campaign, which also includes talks at veterinary events throughout the year, a series of lived experience blogs, and an awareness video.

Later this year, the Vetlife Neurodiversity working group will be giving talks at BSAVA Alba, BVNA Congress, and London Vet Show.

Kirstie Pickles, a Vetlife trustee, said: “We are so grateful to the Zoetis Foundation without whom our 2024 neurodiversity initiative would not have been possible.

“This resource is intended to provide the initial stepping stone for practices to embark on a meaningful journey into neurodiversity awareness to enable better provision of support for neurodivergent members of the veterinary professions.”

The booklet can be downloaded for free here. Hard copies are also available for free from the Vetlife website.

Image © Vetlife



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