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The changing practice was to practice cultural understanding for neurodiversity as a social difference or personal identity. [5] In this framing, neuroatypical conditions could be recognized as another form of diversity comparable to gender, sexual orientation, or race. [ 5 ]
A team of researchers in Portsmouth, England, have created an approach in aiding neurodivergent individuals known as PANDA, or the Portsmouth Alliance Neurodiversity Approach. This approach may help medical and healthcare professionals facilitate understanding, communication and early support for children who may identify as being neurodivergent.
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Cultural competence is a practice of values and attitudes that aims to optimize the healthcare experience of patients with cross cultural backgrounds. [6] Essential elements that enable organizations to become culturally competent include valuing diversity, having the capacity for cultural self-assessment, being conscious of the dynamics inherent when cultures interact, having ...
Amanda Kirby is a scholar in the field of neurodiversity.. Kirby earned a MBBS from University of Wales, Cardiff (1982), a MRCGP (1987), and PhD from University of Leeds (2009). [1] [non-primary source needed] As of 2014, Kirby worked at the University of South Wales, where she held a chair in developmental disorders in education. [2]
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 ...
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]