To Meet the Challenges of Our Time, “Neuro-Diversity” Must Be Re-Imagined
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On the face of it, “neuro-diversity” sounds like it could be a potential silver bullet when it comes to solving complex global problems like climate change. Defined as natural variation in the human brain as far as it pertains to sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions, neuro-diversity is a relatively recent concept in the popular imagination. Advocates argue that so-called “neuro-minorities,” including ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and ADHD individuals, dyslexics and others should not be pathologized. Rather, these groups should be provided with vital social services which will allow them to thrive. That is to say, neuro-minorities should not be stigmatized as having a disability, but instead contribute to society under the assumption that different people have varied strengths and weaknesses, as well as diverse ways of approaching the world.
To Meet the Challenges of Our Time, “Neuro-Diversity” Must Be Re-Imagined
To Meet the Challenges of Our Time…
To Meet the Challenges of Our Time, “Neuro-Diversity” Must Be Re-Imagined
On the face of it, “neuro-diversity” sounds like it could be a potential silver bullet when it comes to solving complex global problems like climate change. Defined as natural variation in the human brain as far as it pertains to sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions, neuro-diversity is a relatively recent concept in the popular imagination. Advocates argue that so-called “neuro-minorities,” including ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and ADHD individuals, dyslexics and others should not be pathologized. Rather, these groups should be provided with vital social services which will allow them to thrive. That is to say, neuro-minorities should not be stigmatized as having a disability, but instead contribute to society under the assumption that different people have varied strengths and weaknesses, as well as diverse ways of approaching the world.