Neurodiversity Lightning Talk

PyConUK 2015 lightning talk that was never used. This was expanded into a full length talk presented at PyConUK 2016.

Transcript

1. Neurodiversity
2. Neurodiversity is: ... a concept where neurological differences are to be recognized and respected as any other human variation. These differences can include those labeled with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum, Tourette Syndrome, and others. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurodiversity
3. Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general. Who can say what form of wiring will prove best at any given moment? Cybernetics and computer culture, for example, may favor a somewhat autistic cast of mind. Harvey Blume
4. Neurodiversity is another reaction to Society telling certain people they aren't "normal" and need to be "cured"
5. Embrace different ways of thinking
6. Embrace different ways of perceiving the world
7. Find out about: Autism, Aspergers, ADHD Pathological Demand Avoidance Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia Tourette Syndrome Neurodiversity in general
8. Thank You