For those on the autism spectrum and with other neurological differences, the world can often be an intense sensory experience. Everyday sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes that may go unnoticed by neurotypical individuals can be amplified and overwhelming for neurodivergent people. This sensory overload can lead to meltdowns, shutdowns, and a desperate need to stim (self-stimulatory behaviour) to...
What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to variation in how people think, process information, and interact with the world around them. First coined in the late 1990s by sociologist Judy Singer, the term recognises that conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more are simply natural differences in neurocognitive functioning. Neurodiversity encompasses the idea that differences in brain functioning are normal and should...
Introduction: Neurodiversity refers to natural variations in how our brains work, with each person having unique abilities and perspectives (Armstrong, 2021). This term was introduced in the 1990s by Judy Singer, a sociologist on the Autism spectrum who challenged the image that an Autistic person was disabled. The core principle of neurodiversity is to shift the focus from the challenges...
