Mark Fowle, History teacher at Rugby School, recently led a session at the Historical Association Annual Conference exploring the history of neurodiversity and the changing understanding of autism.

Drawing on both historical research and personal experience, Mark traced the development of ideas around autism from the 1940s to the present day, examining how awareness, language and approaches to inclusion have evolved over time.

In his accompanying article,'improving our understanding of neurodiversity', he argues that understanding the history of neurodivergence is an important part of creating a more accepting and inclusive society.

Read the article here.