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Greetings dear reader,
I have "disorders" that were disgnosed later in life. When I was new to all of this, I initially identified as being "multiply neurodivergent," meaning that my neurocognitive functioning differs from the "neurotypical" norm in multiple ways.
However, there is actually no such thing as a "normal" brain or a status of being "neurotypical".
I now identify as being a member of various intersecting "neurominority" communities in a world of people who make up the "neuromajority."
I support awareness of neurodiversity and advocacy for minoritized communities. I support a neuro-inclusive paradigm based on the following understandings (see Nick Walker, PhD):
Neurodiversity is a natural and valuable form of human diversity.
The idea that there is one “normal” or “healthy” type of brain or mind, or one “right” style of neurocognitive functioning, is a culturally constructed fiction.
If you are a member of a "neurominority" community and would like to connect, please reach out!
Also, please check out the article and resources below!
Sonny Jane Wise
"Neurodivergent advocate, public speaker and writer here to challenge neuronormativity"
www.livedexperienceeducator.com
Instagram @livedexperienceeducator
“Neurodivergent people just get each other”: Navigating friendship and community in the transition to adulthood for autistic adults
“Neurodivergent people just get each other”: Navigating friendship and community in the transition to adulthood for autistic adults
Wolpe, S. M., Tien, I. S., Lee, M. N., Sozeri, S., & Humphrey, I. M. (2025). “Neurodivergent people just get each other”: Navigating friendship and community in the transition to adulthood for autistic adults. Research in Autism, 128, 202692. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202692
Neurodiversity at work: A biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults
Neurodiversity at work: A biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults
Excerpt:
Research supports a genetic component to most conditions which, when considered with combined prevalence rates, suggests an evolutionary critique of the medical model: If neurodivergence is essentially disablement, why do we keep replicating the gene pool? The less extensive, yet persistent, body of work indicating specialist strengths within neurodiversity, supports the hypothesis that the evolutionary purpose of divergence is ‘specialist thinking skills’ to balance ‘generalist’ thinking skills (as per the ‘spiky profile’). The evolutionary perspective is congruent with the Neurodiversity movement and essential to understanding the occupational talent management perspective that is currently in vogue.
Doyle N. (2020). Neurodiversity at work: A biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults. British Medical Bulletin, 135(1), 108–125. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldaa021
What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.
!! Neurodiversity - Personal Website Version.pptxNEURODIVERGENCE
NEURODIVERGENCE
I teach a class in Cognition. I am currently refining my own supplementary unit looking at cognition from the perspective of diversity and neurodivergence. You are welcome to view my work-in-progress PowerPoint.
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