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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Welcome to Participants in CRSTE CyberConference 2010
I want to wish a hearty welcome to participants in the CRSTE CyberConference 2010. What we're going to do over the next few days (with the exception of three days on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday when I travel to speak in Atlanta) … Continue reading
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Tagged ADHD, autism, disability, dyslexia, inclusion, intellectual disabilities, Neurodiversity, Special Education
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Neurodiversity: A Concept Whose Time Has Come
Over the past sixty years, we’ve witnessed a phenomenal growth in the number of new psychiatric illnesses. The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, first published in 1952, originally listed about 100 categories of illness. By the year … Continue reading
Posted in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia, mood disorders, Neurodiversity, Other Forms of Neurodiversity
Tagged ableism, ADHD, American Psychiatric Association, Aspeger's syndrome, autism, autistic spectrum disorders, biodiversity, bipolar disorder, cultural diversity, diversity, DSM I, dyslexia, learning disabilities, mental illness, Neurodiversity, psychiatry
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Fish oil may reduce the risk of psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals
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The Canadian Press: TV movie ‘Temple Grandin’ traces passion, perseverance of autistic genius
TV movie 'Temple Grandin' traces passion, perseverance of autistic genius By Cassandra Szklarski (CP) – 23 hours ago TORONTO — When actress Catherine O'Hara came face-to-face with the remarkable woman whose life story is told in the made-for-TV movie, "Temple … Continue reading
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Interview with Neurodiversity Advocate Kassiane
A recent interview on the blog Technoccult with neurodiversity advocate Kassiane (she didn't wish to give her last name), highlighted some key points about neurodiversity. In defining neurodiversity, she made an important distinction between the word and the movement, explaining: "Neurodiversity, the word, simply … Continue reading
Posted in autism, Neurodiversity
Tagged Aspergers, autism, Neurodiversity, neurodiversity movement, neurotypical
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