Neurodiversity Informational Series
Neurodiversity Informational Series
PL Shorts: Neurodiversity Informational Series with Amy Accardo
In this series of four short (approx 12-16 minutes) videos, Dr. Amy Accardo explores the question: What is neurodiversity? A range of topics will be addressed, including basic language usage and definitions surrounding neurodiversity, the importance of supporting autistic individuals toward self-advocacy, and strategies to improve executive functioning skills.Browse PL Shorts
What is Neurodiversity?
This video focuses on the Disability Rights Movement, models of disability, definitions of neurodiversity, and identifying as neurodivergent.
Supporting Documentation:
- What is Neurodiversity? Presentation
- References and Resources for the Neurodiversity Informational Series
- LRC-South Neurodiversity Resources
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The Language of Neurodiversity
This video is focused on neurodiversity and the neurodiversity paradigm, person-first vs. identity-first language, functioning levels vs. support levels, and language usage and definitions surrounding neurodiversity and disability.
Supporting Documentation:
- The Language of Neurodiversity Presentation
- References and Resources for the Neurodiversity Informational Series
- LRC-South Neurodiversity Resources
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Learning from Autistic Self-Advocates
This video is focused on considering autistic culture and situating neurodiversity in a culture of diversity, specifically, the importance of prioritizing and valuing the voices of self-advocates. Tips are provided for supporting autistic individuals toward self-advocacy by providing tools, role models and resources.
Supporting Documentation:
- Learning from Autistic Self-Advocates Presentation
- References and Resources for the Neurodiversity Informational Series
- LRC-South Neurodiversity Resources
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Executive Functioning and Neurodiversity
This video focuses on neurodiversity in education, an explanation of executive functioning, and strategies to improve executive functioning skills.
Supporting Documentation:
- Executive Functioning and Neurodiversity Presentation
- References and Resources for the Neurodiversity Informational Series
- LRC-South Neurodiversity Resources
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