Supporting Neurodiversity Means Supporting Neurodivergent Leaders
Thirty years ago, the students of Gallaudet University demanded that its newly-selected president resign. She had been the only hearing person among three candidates for
Thirty years ago, the students of Gallaudet University demanded that its newly-selected president resign. She had been the only hearing person among three candidates for
When parents learn that their children are neurodivergent, they are often advised to keep their children away from neurodivergent peers as much as possible. That
Neurodiversity is a fact. People of all kinds of neurotypes inhabit this world. Like all kinds of diversity, neurodiversity means more perspectives, a wider array
Don’t be fooled by watered-down versions of disability history: the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act was radical. Amidst a world that is designed
“‘High functioning’ is used to deny support. ‘Low functioning’ is used to deny agency,” points out Autistic activist Ellen Murray. Research shows that in addition
Interdependence, A Better Goal “Independence” is a widely-used word in the world of disability. If you look at agency titles, IEP goals, and conversations
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