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”.
“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.
Neurodivergence is a term that has gained recognition in recent years, but what does it actually mean? In simple terms, neurodivergence refers to the natural variations in how our brains function and process information. It recognizes that not everyone’s brain works in the same way, and…
In today’s society, there is a growing recognition of the importance of embracing and supporting neurodiverse individuals. This shift in perspective is driven by a desire to create a more inclusive and equitable society that values diversity in all its forms. By understanding and accommodating the needs of neurodivergent individuals,
Neurodivergence is a term that has gained increasing recognition in recent years. It refers to the concept that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions, are simply variations of the human brain rather than disorders or deficits. This perspective challenges…