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The word neurodiversity first appeared in publication in 1998, in an article by American journalist Harvey Blume, [25] as a portmanteau of the words neurological diversity, which had been used as early as 1996 in online spaces such as InLv to describe the growing concept of a natural diversity in humanity's neurological expression. [3]
Neurodiversity advocates oppose researching a "cure" for autism, and instead support research that helps autistic people thrive as they are. [2] An analysis of data from the UK and Hungary in 2017 found evidence that autistic or intellectually disabiled self-advocates are rarely involved in leadership or decision-making within organisations. [63]
In 2016, she published the book Neurodiversity: The Birth of an Idea. [11] Singer has distanced herself from the expansion of the term neurodiversity outside of her original focus on "high functioning" autism awareness when coining the term, stating: “I was very clear in my thesis that I was only talking about Asperger’s." [12]
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The term "neurodiversity" was first published in Singer's 1998 Honours thesis [29] [30] and in Blume's 1998 article in The Atlantic. [31] Blume was an early self-advocate who predicted the role the Internet would play in fostering the international neurodiversity movement.
Neurodivergent people as a demographic may have advantages and skills which neurotypical people do not have. [4] A common advantage is difference of perspective; because the demographic has a different lived experience, individuals in that demographic can speak for themselves to share opinions which often differ from neurotypical people.
Behold, below we've gathered 38 of the best Dumbledore quotes about life, love, friendship, Muggles, and, of course, magic. Related: 'Harry Potter' Actor Michael Gambon Dead at 82.
Since partnering with psychological consultancy, Lexxic (leaders in empowering Neurodiversity in the Workplace), the campaign now sees over 3,100 schools, [1] 1,200 6th forms and colleges, 4,300 organisations, and 7,000 others from over 139 countries participating in Neurodiversity Celebration Week through themed events, guest speakers and ...