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39 Autism "Levels" and Monotropism
Mar 1, 2024
Exploring the complexities of autism 'levels' and functioning labels, masking, and subclinical autism. Delving into monotropism theory and its impact on neurodiversity, attention focus, and well-being.
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- Autism levels don't accurately reflect lived experiences, emphasizing the need to acknowledge individual variations.
- Monotropism theory explains how individuals focus attention, impacting sensory, social, and communication needs in neurodiverse experiences.
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Levels of Autism Diagnosis and Impact on Functioning
Levels of autism are used diagnostically to replace functioning labels, which can be offensive. The speaker highlights the limitations of current autism levels and the lack of reflection on actual daily challenges faced. The discrepancy between societal assumptions and actual lived experiences is emphasized, focusing on the importance of acknowledging individual variations and difficulties in functioning.
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