What is neurodiversity?
According to The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies:
“The neurodiversity perspective can be described as a movement that sees neurocognitive variation as a difference rather than a deficit. Although the neurodiversity movement is frequently associated with autism, it is also supported by advocates with other disabilities such as dyslexia, epilepsy, hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, developmental dyspraxia, and Tourette’s syndrome. Autistic individuals who embrace the neurodiversity movement emphasize the importance of self-advocacy and of seeing autism as a culture with unique characteristics and many positive aspects.”
What is Neurodiversity Celebration Month?
Also known under the names Neurodiversity Awareness Month (or “Celebration Week” in March), Autism Acceptance Month, and others, the month of April has become a time to recognize and celebrate people who have diverse neurocognitive or sensory functioning.
Find out how you can be an ally to neurodiverse people.
WCC Library neurodiversity collection
Faculty member Kim Reeves has curated an excellent neurodiversity collection in the library.
The collection is in its infancy (will grow over time) and consists of titles written by ‘autistic and ADHD individuals and their lived experiences providing a clear and necessary voice of what it is like to navigate the Neurotypical world.’