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Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity means people experience and navigate the world in different ways. Disabilities like autism and ADHD are then differences, not deficits.


Taking a neurodiversity perspective requires taking steps to understand and support disabled people. It means helping disabled people to learn skills important to them. It also means supporting them in living in their communities.

© 2025 by PEAAK Advisory Board with support by the Organization for Autism Research and Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 

A Note On Language: We use "autistic child" in line with autistic self-advocates. Some prefer "child with autism." We respect everyone's choice.

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