Key points: I’ve been dealing with anxiety, while trying to keep it a secret, for as long as I can remember. When I was younger, I didn’t talk about my feelings. At times I wondered what was wrong with me; especially during the pre-teen and teenage years when all the social cues that eluded me […]
Key points: What Is Neurodiversity and Neurotypicality? Neurodiversity and neurotypicality are two distinct ways of understanding the human brain. Neurodiversity is an approach which recognizes the unique neurological differences between individuals, while neurotypicality refers to conventional brain structures and behaviours. At its core, neurodiversity acknowledges that every individual has their own “neuro-identity”, one that may
As the world continues to evolve and change, Neurodivergent students at university are increasing. Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia are the result of natural variations in the human genome. With the growing awareness and acceptance of Neurodiversity, more autistic students are being accepted and graduating from university
Representation has been a hotly debated topic in the entertainment industry for years, with audiences and critics alike calling for more diversity and inclusivity on screen. Whilst progress has certainly been made, there is still a fine line between genuine representation and tokenism in Hollywood. In recent years, the term “queerbaiting” has also entered the
Neurodiversity is a spectrum that encompasses a range of neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and many more. Despite the growing awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity in society, literature has often fallen short in accurately portraying neurodivergent characters. Too often, these characters are reduced to stereotypical tropes or sidelined. However, there are many works
