Background Neurodiversity is increasingly discussed in relation to autism research and
practice. However, there is a lack of scholarship concerning the neurodevelopmental …

Autism research is experiencing a crisis, one which begins with autism researchers (Botha &
Cage, 2022). To date, the majority of studies have relied more heavily on traditional …

As Marek [1] advocates, a true editorial identifies and discusses a thesis topic besides
introducing the issue articles. Since this special issue is dedicated to our fellow human …

272 Autism 23 (2) require change, as attitudinal barriers to inclusion and acceptance are
often significant. Providing a non-speaking autistic person with an alternative method of …

Discussion Neurodiversity is a concept that avoids the obstacles of current medical
diagnostic language that distinguishes between healthy and unhealthy (Dyck & Russell …

Should we continue to refer to autism as a 'disease'or 'disorder', or is the framework of
'neurodiversity'a more humane and accurate lens through which to view people with autism …

The autism community represents a broad spectrum of individuals, including those
experiencing autism, their parents and/or caregivers, friends and family members …

In theory, neurodiversity is a radical and inclusive space, a figurative home for the growing
numbers of individuals around the globe who identify as neurodivergent. The term is often …

Purpose The purpose of this article is to address some common concerns associated with
the neurodiversity paradigm and to offer related implications for service provision to school …

Montreal, in May, one topic widely debated was the concept of neurodiversity. It is dividing
the autism community, but it doesn't have to. The term “neurodiversity” gained popular …