Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
There's been a lot of interest in the concept of neurodiversity and it's been used pretty broadly recently. Many people ask me why explanations about it are so vague or why they commonly can't get a straight answer about whether they are considered neurodivergent. So, today, we're going to outline what constitutes as neurodivergent as well as engage in a conversation about neurodiversity and some criticisms.
In this video, I explore research and information regarding the origin of the concept of neurodiversity, what it implies, related research, and share my own thoughts on neurodiversity. I also help to interpret more confusing academic language into understandable, yet still accurate and detailed, language for the average person looking to understand more.
References/Further Reading:
Baron‐Cohen, S. (2017). Editorial Perspective: Neurodiversity - a revolutionary concept for autism and psychiatry. Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 58(6), 744–747. doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12703
CDC. (2019, October 25). Specific Types Developmental Disabilities | CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/specificconditions.html
Katherine. (n.d.). Are people with DID neurotypical or neurodivergent? This Is Not Dissociative. Retrieved May 5, 2021, from this-is-not-dissociative.tumblr.com/post/165144484563/are-people-with-did-neurotypical-or
Morris-Rosendahl, D. J., & Crocq, M.-A. (2020). Neurodevelopmental disorders—The history and future of a diagnostic concept. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 22(1), 65–72. doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2020.22.1/macrocq
Other Neurodivergent Conditions. (n.d.). Exceptional Individuals. Retrieved May 3, 2021, from exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/other-neurodivergence
Topics. (n.d.). DIFFERENT BRAINS. Retrieved May 5, 2021, from differentbrains.org/topics
Tougaw, J. (2020, April 18). Neurodiversity: The Movement. Psychology Today. psychologytoday.com/blog/the-elusive-brain/202004/neurodiversity-the-movement
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There's been a lot of interest in the concept of neurodiversity and it's been used pretty broadly recently. Many people ask me why explanations about it are so vague or why they commonly can't get a straight answer about whether they are considered neurodivergent. So, today, we're going to outline what constitutes as neurodivergent as well as engage in a conversation about neurodiversity and some criticisms.
In this video, I explore research and information regarding the origin of the concept of neurodiversity, what it implies, related research, and share my own thoughts on neurodiversity. I also help to interpret more confusing academic language into understandable, yet still accurate and detailed, language for the average person looking to understand more.
References/Further Reading:
Baron‐Cohen, S. (2017). Editorial Perspective: Neurodiversity - a revolutionary concept for autism and psychiatry. Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 58(6), 744–747. doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12703
CDC. (2019, October 25). Specific Types Developmental Disabilities | CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/specificconditions.html
Katherine. (n.d.). Are people with DID neurotypical or neurodivergent? This Is Not Dissociative. Retrieved May 5, 2021, from this-is-not-dissociative.tumblr.com/post/165144484563/are-people-with-did-neurotypical-or
Morris-Rosendahl, D. J., & Crocq, M.-A. (2020). Neurodevelopmental disorders—The history and future of a diagnostic concept. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 22(1), 65–72. doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2020.22.1/macrocq
Other Neurodivergent Conditions. (n.d.). Exceptional Individuals. Retrieved May 3, 2021, from exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/other-neurodivergence
Topics. (n.d.). DIFFERENT BRAINS. Retrieved May 5, 2021, from differentbrains.org/topics
Tougaw, J. (2020, April 18). Neurodiversity: The Movement. Psychology Today. psychologytoday.com/blog/the-elusive-brain/202004/neurodiversity-the-movement
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