2-1 Discussion: Neurodiversity

In this module, you will explore the concept of neurodiversity and approach variations in brain functioning as differences, not deficits. What does it mean to embrace these differences as strengths in our society?

To help inform your initial post, review two of the following videos:

• Human Neurodiversity Should Be Celebrated, Not Treated as a Disorder (3:15)
  • Captioned version: Human Neurodiversity Should Be Celebrated, Not Treated as a Disorder (CC)
• Neurodiversity: An Untapped Resource for Future Inventors | Shawn Brown (13:59)
  • Captioned version: Neurodiversity: An Untapped Resource for Future Inventors | Shawn Brown (CC)
• Neurodiversity – The Key That Unlocked My World | Elisabeth Wiklander (17:59) (CC)