What does it mean to be Neurodivergent?

What does it mean to be Neurodivergent?

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities September 13, 2017 Duration: 48:21

In this episode we discuss a word that has only really become popular in recent times – NEURODIVERSITY.

What does that mean exactly? People might identify as neurodivergent when they have neurological variations that present themselves in forms such as: autism, ADHD or dyslexia.  It’s a fairly new concept that’s gaining traction in the disability rights movement and is coming into the spotlight like never before. Neurodiversity is a natural and valuable form of human diversity. The use of the word is helping to eliminate the idea that there is a normal/healthy brain and then there are people who have abnormal brains. The term neurodiversity shows us that there is no normal, that their are just variations in the way our brains work. And that being someone with ADHD, autism or other neurodivergent characteristics can actually come with some pretty awesome outcomes! I know my ADHD makes me super productive!

In this episode I introduce you to two awesome young people, one in high school and one in uni who identity as neurodivergent. They are going to fill you in on how it impacts their lives, the awesome parts, the not so awesome parts and advice for when you are queer and neurodivergent.

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