How this aligns with the neurodiversity paradigm
Where the pathology paradigm asks questions such as “what is wrong with the individual?”, the social model of disability asks questions such as “what are the barriers to accessibility and inclusion?”
The social model and neurodiversity paradigm see divergent neurotypes as a benefit to our society in many ways, including — but not limited to — innovation, creativity, divergent thinking, and artistic talents, among many others.
The social model seeks to uncover and change how institutions and cultural norms disable individuals due to lack of understanding, acceptance, and accommodation.
If a person is given reasonable and appropriate accommodations, and then excels, is their neurodivergence really disabling them, or is it the incompatible and inflexible environment?
Inclusion is moving from “we tolerate your presence” to “we WANT you here with us”.
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