Neurodiversity

non-pathological explanation of variations in mental functions

Neurodiversity is a word for differences in people's brains. It is a type of biodiversity (diversity in living creatures).

A drawing of different people with different brains

Examples of neurodiverse conditions include autism, Tourette syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia and HSP.

Movement

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The neurodiversity movement is an approach to mental disability in which some neurological conditions are variations of the human brain. The term was first used in the late 1990s as a challenge to the idea that neurological differences are disorders instead of features. The movement believes that these variations should be recognised as a social category along with gender, human race and sexual orientation.

Some people claim that neurodiversity would not be good for individuals with severe disabilities, such as low-functioning autism. They state that the difficulties are far greater than any potential strengths.[1]

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References

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  1. Robison, John. "The Controversy Around Autism and Neurodiversity". Psychology Today. Retrieved 4 July 2020.