Neurodiversity is the idea that certain conditions, including autism and other neurocognitive differences, are natural variations of the human genome, not defects that need to be fixed. Neurodiversity holds that, regardless of any neurocognitive differences, the ability of an individual should be augmented and supported, and the individual’s disability should be mitigated and accommodated. Further, autism is an important and valuable aspect of a person’s identity.
There is a growing body of knowledge and changing conceptualization of neurodivergence. A paradigm shift is imperative and warranted to support the continued well-being of Neurodivergent individuals. That shift is partly accomplished through Neurodiversity Affirmative Practice, which is a relatively new paradigm. It has arisen out of the recognition of the importance of listening to those with lived experience.
Neurodiversity Affirmative Practice assumes two main tenets. First, that neurodivergence is conceptualized from the social model of disability, rather than the medical model of disability. Second, that previous treatments, interventions, and therapies are now considered ineffectual and disrespectful to Neurodivergent people, and we need to change the way we relate to, and support these individuals.
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