NeurodiversityThe idea that humans have all kinds of brains. There is no such thing as a “normal” brain. is the idea that humans have all kinds of brains.
Every person has things they are good at and things they need help with.
There is no such thing as a “normal” brain.
Some of us have brains that think differently because of a disability.
This is okay!
People are different in all sorts of ways.
We have different:
- Genders
- Ages
- Races
- Cultures
- Bodies
- Religions
- And more!
We also have different brains!
The neurodiversity movementA part of the disability rights movement. It says that people with all kinds of brains should be accepted in society. says it is okay to be disabled.
It is okay if your brain is different from other people’s.
The neurodiversity movement is part of the disability rights movementWhen disabled people fight back against ableism. We work to change society to be better for disabled people..
It says a few different things. Here are some of the things it says:
- People with all kinds of brains should be accepted in societyA big group of communities. A society usually has rules and people in charge..
- People shouldn’t try to cure or get rid of disabilities like autism.
- Autistic people should be allowed to be autistic.
- We should work to make sure that everyone gets the help we need
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The neurodiversity movement is for more than just autistic people.
It is for people with intellectual disabilitiesDisabilities that affect how you learn and think. People with intellectual disabilities might learn more slowly..
It is for people with mental health disabilities.
It is for people with learning disabilities.
It is for people who talk, and people who don’t.
It is for people who only need a little bit of help.
It is for people who need a lot of help all the time.
The neurodiversity movement is for everyone.
Many autistic people have intellectual disabilities.
People with intellectual disabilities made the self-advocacy movementWhen people with intellectual and developmental disabilities fight for our rights. It is a part of the disability rights movement..
The neurodiversity movement wouldn’t be here without their help.