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neurodiversity paradigm

Also known as: neurodiversity paradigm, neurodiversity framework

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Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Springer Jul 25, 2023 8 facts

referenceBrown et al. (2021) argue that diagnosticians can support a neurodiversity perspective from the start of the diagnostic process, as published in the journal Autism.

claimA foundational value of a neurodiversity framework is the recognition and support of a balanced perspective that acknowledges both strengths and unique abilities, as well as differences in abilities or challenges, according to Wright et al. (2020).

claimThe neurodiversity framework is founded on the value of recognizing and supporting a balanced perspective that acknowledges both strengths and unique abilities alongside differences in abilities or challenges, as noted by Wright et al. (2020).

perspectiveA new movement led by autistic individuals and advocates promotes a neurodiversity framework that conceptualizes autism as a heterogeneous presentation of differences in abilities and strengths, rather than focusing solely on deficits and inabilities.

claimA new movement led by autistic individuals and advocates promotes a neurodiversity framework that conceptualizes autism as a heterogeneous presentation of differences in abilities and strengths, rather than focusing solely on deficits and inabilities.

referenceBrown et al. (2021) argue that diagnosticians can support a neurodiversity perspective from the beginning of the diagnostic process in their article 'Changing the story: How diagnosticians can support a neurodiversity perspective from the start'.

claimA neurodiversity framework centers intervention focus on inclusion, needed accommodations, and supports tailored to each autistic child by combining the recognition of differences in functional behaviors and strengths.

claimA neurodiversity framework centers intervention focus on inclusion, needed accommodations, and supports tailored to each autistic child by combining recognition of differences in functional behaviors and strengths.

Autistic Self-Advocacy and the Neurodiversity Movement - Frontiers frontiersin.org Frontiers in Psychology Apr 11, 2021 6 facts

perspectiveThe authors of the Frontiers article 'Autistic Self-Advocacy and the Neurodiversity Movement' argue that intervention researchers and practitioners should move away from normative agendas and focus on environmental goodness-of-fit, autistic developmental trajectories, internal drivers, and autistic-prioritized intervention targets.

perspectiveThe authors of the Frontiers article 'Autistic Self-Advocacy and the Neurodiversity Movement' argue that intervention programs need to emphasize natural developmental processes, coping strategies, autonomy, and well-being to align with a neurodiversity framework.

referenceJ. A. Hughes published 'Does the heterogeneity of autism undermine the neurodiversity paradigm?' in the journal Bioethics in 2020.

procedureThe authors of the article 'Autistic Self-Advocacy and the Neurodiversity Movement' propose four future directions for autism intervention research and practice: (1) establishing partnerships with autistic people, caregivers, and stakeholders on research steering and advisory boards; (2) requiring intervention researchers and practitioners to reflect on how their practices align with a neurodiversity framework and the views of autistic people; (3) increasing regard within intervention programs for natural autistic developmental processes, coping strategies, autonomy, and well-being; and (4) increasing efforts to develop and validate tools to measure autistic-prioritized outcomes and the goodness-of-fit between an autistic individual and their environment.

procedureFuture directions for autism intervention research and practice include: (1) partnerships with autistic people, caregivers, and stakeholders on research steering and advisory boards; (2) reflection by researchers and practitioners on how intervention practices align with a neurodiversity framework and the views of autistic people; (3) greater regard within intervention programmes for natural autistic developmental processes, coping strategies, autonomy, and well-being; and (4) increased efforts to develop and validate tools to measure autistic-prioritized outcomes and the goodness-of-fit between an autistic individual and their environment.

referenceJ. A. Hughes published the article 'Does the heterogeneity of autism undermine the neurodiversity paradigm?' in the journal Bioethics in 2020.