Title
Autism and Neurodiversity Starter Pack: Why We Are Burnt Out and Ways Forward
Description
Get started with some foundational concepts of neurodiversity and autistic ways of being.
Authors
Contents
- What is neurodiversity?
- What is neurodivergence?
- What is neurotypical?
- The difference between person-first and identity-first language
- The neurodiversity paradigm versus the pathology paradigm
- The theory of monotropism
- The double empathy problem
- Neurodivergence and functioning labels
- Why Autistic people dislike the diagnosis of “Aspergers”
- Is Autism A Disorder? (Resources)
- Supporting Your Autistic Loved One Introductory Resources
- Institutionalised Parent Carer Blame
- Autistic Burnout
- Autistic Burnout Support
- Atypical Burnout
- Burnout Resources Introductory Resources
- Signposting
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About the Authors
Helen Edgar
Autistic Advocate, Author & Consultant
I’m an Autistic parent and teacher advocating for a better understanding of neurodivergence and mental health in both education and the wider community.
I am late identified Autistic and a parent to two neurodivergent children.
Qualified Early Years/Primary teacher:
20 years working in SEND Early Years / Primary settings near Birmingham in the UK
(specialism: profound and multiple learning disabilities ).
David Gray-Hammond
Multiply Neurodivergent Advocate, Author, Speaker & Trainer, Consultant, and Community Researcher
David is available for consultations, mentoring, advocacy, speaking engagements and training. Please visit DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy for more information.
David Gray-Hammond is an Autistic, ADHD, and Schizophrenic author living on Englands South-East coast. He runs his own business, DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy, and has written several books.
