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Lost in Translation – The Social Language Theory of Neurodivergence
“Reality simply consists of different points of view.” -Margaret Atwood. We the neurodivergent are genetically different. We experience the world through a hypersensitive nervous system which informs every aspect of our thinking, our behavior, and our social values. The dominant social group labels our way of being in the world as disordered because they don’t understand us. Even though they don’t understand, the dominant culture controls the narrative about our differences.
Neurotypical, Neurodivergent, and Neurodiverse Differences
Neurotypical, neurodivergent and neurodiverse are terms that are used to describe how an individual(s) sees, interacts and understands the world. These words helped change, deflect and broaden the conversation from focusing on the mental health component of the behaviors involved.
What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent?
Neurodivergence is the term for when someone’s brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered “typical.” Formerly considered a problem or abnormal, scientists now understand that neurodivergence isn’t inherently an issue for the individual and that it has a large societal benefit. Not all presentations of neurodivergence are a disability, like synesthesia, but all are a difference in how the brain works.
A Day in the Life of a Neurodivergent vs a Neurotypical
Disclaimer: This is just a bit of fun and of course is extremely overgeneralised. Everyone is different! In-case you are unfamiliar with the language of neurodiversity: NEURODIVERSITY = The diversity of human minds. Includes both neurotypical’s and neurodivergent’s. A group of people where some are neurotypical and others are neurodivergent. NEURODIVERGENT = A person who has a different brain from what is considered the norm.
Neurodivergence and Mental Health: Navigating Challenges and Promoting Well-being
Neurodivergence is a term that has gained recognition in recent years, but what does it actually mean? In simple terms, neurodivergence refers to the natural variations in how our brains function and process information. It recognizes that not everyone’s brain works in the same way, and that these differences should be respected and valued.