Neuroaffirming care and practice recognizes neurological differences, such as being Autistic, ADHD and other types of neurodivergence, as natural variations of the human experience rather than deficits to be corrected or having to be cured from. The focus changes from fixing individuals to understanding and supporting their unique needs. This approach highlights the uniqueness of how neurodivergent brains work and…
Monotropism is a theory of autism which was first developed by autistics Dinah Murray and Wenn Lawson. Dinah and Wenn independently formulated the key ideas of monotropism, then later worked together for years developing, explaining and applying the theory. Their work has helped people to make sense of autism and how it manifests in themselves and others. There is an…
The school setting is often a difficult environment for autistic individuals. Classroom expectations, sensory and regulation challenges, a prescribed day, and learning differences can make a person feel overwhelmed and stressed. Creating a predictable day, incorporating interests into the curriculum, and teaching to a person’s strengths are just a few things to keep in mind when working with autistic students.…