We believe in a contemporary approach to autism which views our cognitive differences as natural human differences
‘Nothing about us without us!’
The term ‘neurodiversity’ and the neurodiversity movement have become synonymous with the Autism Rights Movement, but it is primarily a focus on neural and cognitive difference. As opposed to being an exclusively autism-focused approach championed by the Autism Rights Movement, it also includes people with diagnoses such as ADHD, dyslexia and bipolar disorder. The central theme is that, rather than being a disorder, these ‘ways of being’ are simply a natural part of human diversity. This does not deny the struggle that many people face, it never has, although it has been misconstrued or misunderstood that this is the case. It is an inclusive and liberating agenda that seeks to benefit everybody. The continued prominence of arguments and theories that view autistic cognitive processes as disordered or a biogenetic puzzle only serve to further alienate, disenfranchise and marginalise us.
Different not Disordered
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Judy (An Autism Observer)
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Thank you very much indeed for your kind and generous offer. I have completed the form as requested. Take care of yourself. Paul
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You’re welcome. I received your form and responded by email.
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