Neurodiversity is a term that has been gaining traction in recent years, but what does it mean? Neurodiversity is not the same as disability, but it is important to recognize both. Neurodiversity, or ND, refers to variations in the human brain and cognition, such as sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions. The term was coined in the neurodiversity movement as an alternative to neurotypical. Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist, first used the term to promote equality and inclusion of neurological minorities.
It is essential to understand the laws that protect people with disabilities and help them get support. Additionally, knowledge about neurodiversity and respectful language are important for clinicians to address the mental and physical health of people with differences in neurodevelopment. Non-cisgender neurodiverse people may benefit from new communities that focus on differences in preference in relationships rather than on sexual and gender issues. The neurodiversity movement began in the 1990s with the goal of increasing acceptance and inclusion of all people while embracing differences.
Neurodiversity theory modules should be included in clinical training and degrees in humanities and social sciences. For some, neurodiversity is a disability, but for many it is a difference that must be recognized and accommodated. David Pollak views neurodiversity as an inclusive term that refers to the equality of all possible mental states. Gender identities that differ from biological sex (non-cisgender identities) are more common in autism and neurodiversity. It is important to recognize both neurodiversity and disability.
Neurodiversity can form part of one's own identity. The neurodiversity movement began in the 1990s with the goal of increasing acceptance and inclusion of all people while embracing differences. Neurodiversity theory modules should be included in clinical training and degrees in humanities and social sciences. Gender identities that differ from biological sex (non-cisgender identities) are more common in autism and neurodiversity. It is important to recognize both neurodiversity and disability as part of one's identity. Laws exist to protect people with disabilities and help them get support.
Clinicians should have knowledge about neurodiversity and use respectful language when addressing mental and physical health issues related to differences in neurodevelopment. Non-cisgender neurodiverse people may benefit from new communities that focus on differences in preference in relationships rather than on sexual and gender issues. The neurodiversity movement began with the goal of increasing acceptance and inclusion of all people while embracing differences. For some, neurodiversity is a disability, but for many it is a difference that must be recognized and accommodated. David Pollak views neurodiversity as an inclusive term that refers to the equality of all possible mental states. Gender identities that differ from biological sex (non-cisgender identities) are more common in autism and neurodiversity.
It is essential to understand the laws that protect people with disabilities so they can get support.
