Autism & Cultural Imperialism (part 2)
"An ASD diagnosis is currently based on whether behavior deviates from what is regarded as typical. However, what is typical may differ between cultures."
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The healer also needs healing. The planner also needs surprises. The giver also needs to receive. The thoughtful also needs to be thought of. The considerate also needs to be considered.
Let’s talk about dyspraxia.
In terms of neurodivergency, it doesn’t get much love. Most people don’t even know what it actually is.
This is important to recognise, because undiagnosed dyspraxia is an issue that impacts lives.
ESPECIALLY for kids.
Here’s why. /1
Here are some things that autism is NOT:
- a failure in parenting
- a disease
- over-diagnosed
- something in need of a cure
- a lack of empathy
- a code word for “good at maths”
- something everyone has a “little bit” of
- a result of “refrigerator mothers”
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