I am happy to see that many of the barriers to appropriate therapy have been tackled with an increased willingness to bridge the gaps between separate fields of research and clinical practice (Cooper, Loades, & Russell, 2018; Maddox & Gaus, 2018). Nonetheless, I have continued…
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We publish excerpts from two chapters of sociologist Gil Eyal’s 2016 book, The Autism Matrix (written with Brendan Hart, Emine Onculer, Neta Oren, and Natasha Rossi), in which the authors appear to trace the path from autism as a dynamic psychopathology to neurodivergence as a stable personality trait.
Autism and related conditions (previously termed the pervasive developmental disorders and more recently the autism spectrum disorders [ASDs]) share their major similarity in the significant difficulties in social development and interaction associated with problems in communication and behavior.
A reflection by Dr. Mark Zuccolo on the feasibility of applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to the discussion of neurodivergence with an individual client or couple in the therapy setting.
We reprint excerpts from a book chapter that explores the applicability of RDoC to psychopathology, for reflection on the NIMH framework’s possible applicability to neurodivergence studies and research. For the sake of reframing, substitute “psychopathology,” “disorder(s),” or “mental health disorder(s)” with “neurodivergence”.
We publish the greater part (pp. 5-28) of the Introduction to Dr. Haswell-Todd’s 2015 dissertation The Turn to The Self: A History of Autism, 1910–1944. The dissertation is available in its entirety in our library.
“Neurodiverse” refers to a place, not an individual. “Neurodivergent” is an umbrella term that is used to describe individuals with a wide range of neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions that affect the way a person thinks, learns, and communicates.
Perhaps you’ve always had a suspicion. Maybe you know other neurodivergent people and recognise a lot of their traits in yourself. Or maybe someone in your life has suggested you may be Autistic. Whatever your reason, first of all, know that you are safe and welcome here, however you identify!
The word “neurotypical” is an informal term used to describe a person whose brain functions are considered usual or expected by society. This term is often applied to people who do not have a developmental disorder like autism, differentiating them from those who do.