Published: 2020-07-18

The importance of the concept of neuro-diversity for the authorship of the lives of people with autism spectrum

Marlena Podlecka , Kasper Sipowicz , Tadeusz Pietras
Pedagogical Forum
Section: Articles and essays
https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2020.2.08

Abstract

The subject of the study is the reflection on the phenomenon of neuro-diversity in people with ASD spectrum in the context of the concept of their own life authorship. Neuro-diversity means population differentiation of properties of the central nervous system which translates into cognitive and emotional differentiation of the population. The aim of the study is to review the literature on the relationship between authorship of one's own life, neuro-diversity and ASD spectrum disorders. The method used in this study is a literature review with special emphasis on Polish literature. The clinical picture of ASD spectrum is diverse. Among people with ASD there are both independent and those requiring 24-hour supervision. People with autism are said to be well and badly functioning. High-functioning individuals with autism are capable of self-determination as opposed to those with more severe autism who require care and community support. Among people with ASD, there is a large neuro-diverse clinical picture. A large proportion of people are capable of self-determination and of creating their own lives.

Keywords:

autism, neurodiversity, authorship of one’s own life by people with disabilities

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Podlecka, M., Sipowicz, K., & Pietras, T. (2020). The importance of the concept of neuro-diversity for the authorship of the lives of people with autism spectrum. Pedagogical Forum, 10(2), 107–120. https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2020.2.08

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