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.
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.
The Autism Quotient (AQ) is a standard screener for Autism includes 50 questions and measures how many autistic traits a person has. Pros: It has been widely used in many populations and studies—one of the few screeners specifically created for Autistic adults without co-occurring intellectual disabilities…
“Reality simply consists of different points of view.” -Margaret Atwood. We the neurodivergent are genetically different. We experience the world through a hypersensitive nervous system which informs every aspect of our thinking, our behavior, and our social values. The dominant social group…
Neurotypical, neurodivergent and neurodiverse are terms that are used to describe how an individual(s) sees, interacts and understands the world. These words helped change, deflect and broaden the conversation from focusing on the mental health component of the behaviors involved.
Neurodivergence is the term for when someone’s brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered “typical.” Formerly considered a problem or abnormal, scientists now understand that neurodivergence isn’t inherently an issue for the individual and that it has a large societal benefit.
Disclaimer: This is just a bit of fun and of course is extremely overgeneralised. Everyone is different! In-case you are unfamiliar with the language of neurodiversity: NEURODIVERSITY = The diversity of human minds. Includes both neurotypicals and neurodivergents. A group of people…