‘Nothing about us without us’ 1

Hughes, Sioned; Williams, Nia

doi:10.4324/9780429276903-12

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“…"Neurodiversity" is a term that describes the many ways human brains process information, whereas the neurodiversity movement reflects the social justice work aimed at pursuing rights for neurodivergent individuals (ASAN, 2024d, neurodiversity section). Neurodivergent individuals have differences in neurocognitive functioning as compared to the neuromajority, and include individuals with conditions including, but not limited to, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and intellectual disability (Hughes, 2016). The neurodiversity movement reflects an effort by Autistic advocates to promote disability as a positive identity (Orsini, 2009).…”

Section: Neurodiversity Movement and Autistic Advocacymentioning

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Applied Behavior Analysis

Allen,

Mellon,

Syed

et al. 2024

Behav Analysis Practice

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Individuals within the Autistic and Neurodivergent communities have shared numerous concerns about applied behavior analysis (ABA). These criticisms often relate to the ableism reflected within current practices, which have impeded the dignity and autonomy of many individuals with disabilities served through ABA. Both within the field and outside of the field, there is a growing acknowledgment of the need to listen, reflect, and reconsider approaches to service delivery, which can ultimately benefit service recipients well beyond the Autistic or Neurodivergent communities. ABA is committed to being responsive to consumers, even when the social validity data are unfavorable, and the path forward is unclear. This article will provide an overview of historical and current perspectives regarding disability rights, the Autistic and Neurodiversity advocacy movements, and disability as a form of diversity. Calls to action will be presented with accompanying neurodiversity-affirming actions for behavior analytic practitioners. These calls to action are informed by feedback from the Autistic and Neurodivergent communities as well as other interested parties and are related to (1) client identity and language; (2) dignity, self-determination, choice, and assent; and (3) social validity, which may be acted on through compassionate and affirming approaches.

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Section: Neurodiversity Movement and Autistic Advocacymentioning

confidence: 99%

Neurodiversity-Affirming Applied Behavior Analysis

Allen,

Mellon,

Syed

et al. 2024

Behav Analysis Practice

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“…For years, Autistic self-advocates have attempted to de-pathologize autism through the neurodiversity movement ( 14 , 15 ), which applies the social model of disability to reframe autism as an aspect of human diversity. Neurodiversity is defined as “variation in neurocognitive functioning” [Hughes ( 16 ), 3 as cited by Kapp ( 15 )], and neurodivergence includes autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and learning disabilities, among others ( 15 ). Thus, neurodiversity defines a group of people comprised of different neurotypes.…”

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Mindshift in autism: a call to professionals in research, clinical, and educational settings

McVey,

Jones,

Waisman

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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Autistic people often have poor outcomes over the life course, including in health, education, employment, and community inclusion. Many professionals working with Autistic adults in research, clinical, and educational settings devote their careers to trying to improve such outcomes. However, we maintain that real progress cannot happen without a fundamental mindshift. The status quo for professionals is to view autism as an illness. Instead, the neurodiversity movement encourages us to value and embrace autism as an aspect of human diversity and asks us to view Autistic people as a marginalized group that experiences significant disparities. While some professionals may be adopting language and concepts from the neurodiversity movement, we argue that making this mindshift fundamentally changes our practice across research, clinical, and educational settings. In this perspective, we call on professionals to embrace this mindshift to reduce discrimination and stigma, halt the spread of harmful ideologies, and help Autistic adults live fulfilling lives.

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‘Nothing about us without us’ 1

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Applied Behavior Analysis

Mindshift in autism: a call to professionals in research, clinical, and educational settings

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