

Anna Stenning et al., "Neurodiversity Studies: A New Critical Paradigm" (Routledge, 2020)
10 snips Jul 21, 2021
Hannah Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, an Associate Professor focused on normativity and autism studies, and Anna Stenning, a research fellow exploring life writing by autistic authors, delve into the revolutionary field of neurodiversity studies. They challenge traditional norms, advocating for neurodivergent perspectives and emphasizing the need for new narratives around autism. The discussion critiques societal perceptions and calls for cognitive decolonization, ultimately redefining our understanding of human diversity and promoting inclusive knowledge production.
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Defining Neurotypicality
- Neurotypical means having cognitive functioning seen as normal by society, which is variable by time and place.
- The concept of neurodiversity challenges this fixed norm and highlights power structures shaping definitions of normality.
Critical Neurodiversity Paradigm
- Neurodiversity studies critically examine power and knowledge production around neurodivergence.
- New research methods led by neurodivergent people are needed to challenge traditional neurotypical assumptions.
Neurodiversity vs Neurodivergence
- Neurodiversity is a trait of groups, not individuals; everyone has a different brain.
- 'Neurodivergent' identifies those marginalized by cognitive norms, unlike the broader inclusive term neurodiverse.