Neurodiversity_Slides.pdf

1. Neurodiversity a concept where neurological differences are to be recognized and respected as any other human variation
2. –Thomas Armstrong “Despite our best intentions, we’ve created a system of special education based on deficits.”
3. Construct a Positive Niche • Strength Awareness • Positive Role Models • Universal Design for Learning • Strength-Based Learning Strategies • Enhanced Human Resources • Affirmative Career Aspirations • Environmental Modifications
4. Societal attitudes it’s a diversity, not a disfunction autistic people should have the same rights, access, and opportunities as “neurotypical” people there are environmental barriers self-expression is different hobbies & interests are also different and may be hard to understand
5. “One of my friends divides neurotypicals into
 two categories: high functioning, such as yourself, and low functioning, who do not understand us.” ”
6. “First, Discover Their Strengths” Educational Leadership, Oct 2012. “Neurodiversity: accepting autistic difference” Learning Disability Practice, May 2013. “In my language” YouTube.com