The Promise and Pitfalls of Neurodiversity: A Comprehensive Exploration
The neurodiversity movement offers a new perspective on neurological differences, but real inclusion requires both true recognition and structural change
In recent years, the term neurodiversity has emerged as a powerful framework for understanding neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. At its core, neurodiversity challenges the traditional medical model by reframing these conditions not as disorders but as natural variations in the human brain. Proponents of neurodiversity argue that, much like diversity in race, gender, and culture, neurological diversity enriches society.
While this shift in thinking is liberating for many, the conversation surrounding neurodiversity is far from straightforward. To truly engage with the neurodiversity movement, we must explore both its strengths and its limitations, recognizing that while it holds great promise, it also raises important questions about how we understand disability, inclusion, and social value.
Neurodiversity: Moving Beyond Pathology
The central tenet of the neurodiversity movement is that neurological differences should be accepted as part of the…
