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neurodivergence
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Autistic Self-Advocacy and the Neurodiversity Movement - Frontiers frontiersin.org Apr 11, 2021 8 facts
claimEliminating natural coping behaviors in neurodivergent children can impair their ability to avoid aversive experiences, self-regulate, or communicate intense emotions.
claimInterventions such as the Pegasus programme and the Spectacular Girls programme support neurodivergent children by working with them directly to build self-awareness and self-esteem.
perspectiveA balanced view of neurodiversity recognizes that while diversity brings collective advantages, within any one neurodivergent individual, weaknesses are often the inextricable partner of strengths, and individuals can want things to be different while still wanting to be themselves.
claimIntervention efforts that target the environment of neurodivergent children can help prevent future mental health problems by addressing early external causes of distress, such as non-acceptance, non-accommodation of needs, bullying, and exclusion.
claimAtypical developmental processes, such as echolalia and hyperlexia, can serve as beneficial alternative routes to functional spoken language for neurodivergent individuals.
perspectiveInterventions supporting functional communication are justified for achieving autonomy in neurodivergent children, provided they are undertaken ethically and with respect for the individual.
perspectiveEarly interventions for neurodivergent children should work with the child's developmental trajectory and natural way of learning rather than against them.
claimAttempts to reduce or eliminate natural coping and self-regulation strategies in neurodivergent children, such as repetitive motor mannerisms or 'stimming' behaviors, often stem from an under-appreciation of the child's sensory and emotional experiences.
The Children and Screens Guide for Child Development and Media ... childrenandscreens.org 4 facts
claimNeurodivergent youth face an increased risk of both being victimized by cyberbullying and acting as perpetrators of cyberbullying, according to Abigail Phillips, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
claimNeurodivergent youth may unknowingly participate in cyberbullying or become victims because they have a reduced ability to detect social cues indicating that harm is being caused, according to Abigail Phillips.
claimNeurodivergent youth who struggle to interpret social cues may fail to recognize when they are being groomed or engaged in inappropriate conversations online, according to Jeglic.
claimNeurodivergent children possess particular susceptibilities and vulnerabilities to online harms, including cyberbullying, online grooming, viral social media challenges, and social contagion behavior.