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A Key Concept for Neurodiversity: Niche Construction
In my forthcoming book Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Other Brain Differences, I explore the idea of niche construction as a way of thinking about neurodiversity. When I suggest that neurodiverse individuals, such as those … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptation, ADHD, autism, compensation, disabilities, dyslexia, neurodiverse, Neurodiversity
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CRSTE Cyberconference 2010: The Strengths of Those With Disabilities
I was a special education teacher for several years, and during my time teaching, I became aware that not enough emphasis was being placed on the strengths of children who had been sent to my special classes. This made me resolve … Continue reading
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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Mention of Neurodiversity Book in Irish Times
I just happened to notice a mention of my forthcoming book Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences in the Irish Times. "In Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Other … Continue reading
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Tagged ADHD, autism, brain, diversity, dyslexia, Irish Times, Neurodiversity, Thomas Armstrong
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