Public services in Newport will be adapted to meet the needs of neurodivergent people, following a councillor’s appeals for “inclusion, compassion and respect”.

“This isn’t asking for special treatment, it’s about equity,” said Cllr Laura Lacey. “It’s about recognising that neurodivergent people have always been and always will be part of our communities.”

City councillors have agreed to promote more inclusivity by ensuring the local authority’s services “are equipped to identify and meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals”.

There will be extra training for all council employees, support for awareness and acceptance campaigns, and “reasonable adjustments” to encourage more participation in public life.

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Cllr Lacey, who proposed the changes at a council meeting this week, told colleagues the policy was “deeply personal”.........

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