Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity

In this module, we briefly introduce the concept of neurodiversity, the neurodiversity paradigm and the neurodiversity movement. We give an overview of autism and associated traits, as well as debunk common myths and misconceptions regarding the autism spectrum.


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What is Neurodiversity

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The Neurodiversity Paradigm

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The Neurodiversity Movement

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What is Autism

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Common Traits Associated with Autism

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The Diversity of Autistic People

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What Famous Autistic Adults Say About Their Condition

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Common Myths About Autism

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Acceptable Terms

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Terms to Avoid

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I recognise if someone is autistic?

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I think I might be autistic... 

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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

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Resources

Amatina, M. (2022). The autism spectrum as a spiky profile. [online] Employment Autism. Available at: https://employmentautism.org.uk/the-autism-spectrum-as-a-spiky-profile/

‌Austin, R. and Pisano, G. (2017). Neurodiversity Is a Competitive Advantage. [online] Harvard Business Review. Available at: https://hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantage

Goodall, E. (2022). Interoception and mental wellbeing in autistic people. [online] Available at: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/interoception-wellbeing

Grandin, T. and Panek, R. (2013). The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Embrace Autism. Autism Strengths and Challenges. [online] Available at: https://embrace-autism.com/autism-strengths-and-challenges/

Autism-Europe. Acceptable language. [online] Available at: https://www.autismeurope.org/about-autism/acceptable-language/

The National Autistic Society. How to talk and write about autism. [online] Available at: https://www.autism.org.uk/contact-us/media-enquiries/how-to-talk-and-write-about-autism