Neurotypical Essays

representation can allow neurotypical people to be more tolerant towards us, however due to the fact that no two autistic people are the same, it can also pose a problem. For me, I’ve been told several times that I ‘can’t be autistic because I don’t act like [fictional character with autism] does’. This notion that there is only one way to be autistic leaves neurodivergent people struggling in society. This is an issue as society is already built by and for neurotypical people, with negative representations

professor of psychology. The preface event is meant to give students a chance to have a better understanding of a selected text. During this event, Meek explained the difference between the mind of a person with autism and a “neurotypical” mind. He showed the development of a “neurotypical” mind to show how much an autistic mind differs, even when it is only a few years old. For example, someone without autism will begin to realize his or mental state is not the same as someone else’s at five or six years

It is really important for professionals who work in helping professions to make sure that whatever they are doing to help their client is the best possible therapy available and are corresponding to the needs of their clients. This semester, I have to work with young adults with autism. Thus, as one of the helping professions, I have to use an empirically supported treatment and have to make sure the therapy that I am using is really working for my clients. In a research paper written by Crooke

Through the themes of subjectivity and logic that are presented within the novel, Haddon conveys a distinct worldview of an ASD protagonist that is dissonant to an individual of a neurotypical standpoint, thus inviting readers into expanding their understanding of neurodiversity. In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Haddon explores the theme of subjectivity through Christopher Boone, the protagonist afflicted with ASD

which leads to meltdowns, burnout, and increase of anxiety, depression, and even suicidal behaviors if one continues to ignore the needs of their brain. ABA pushes for an autistic child to mask their behaviors so that they are more palatable to neurotypical dominated situations such as school and stores with no intent of allowing the child to unmask, therefore ignoring the brain's needs and impacting long lasting effects in autistic

that are present in the brain are present in the gut too. (To understand this in greater detail it is recommended to peruse my editorial titled ‘The Third Brain in Autism’ that is available at www.intenthealing.com/blog). Energetic Immunity All “Neurotypical” people too have the same mechanism operating in them. Then why is it that the person with autism is affected more and presents with debilitating symptoms involving the gut, cognition, mood, behavior, thinking process and more brought on by the

from is Asperger. Because of this illness, Christopher shows signs of behavioural problems. In this essay, I will discuss whether Christopher’s atypical behaviour is a serious problem, or whether he is out of place in a society facilitated for neurotypical individuals. Christopher’s atypical behaviour includes difficulties understanding irony and facial expression,

The Effect of Video Games on Tantrums in Children with Autism Name Academic Institution Abstract In recent years, a great deal of scholarly attention has been directed to the effects of video games on children and adolescents, especially with their impact on the children’s predilection towards aggression and violent behaviors. As many of the video games that are currently on the market, such as the Grand Theft Auto series, Minecraft, and World of Warcraft, depict exceptionally graphic

Media Portrayal: Autism the Musical Autism the Musical is a documentary that followed the lives of five different children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and their families, as the children participate in creating and performing in a musical over a 22-week period. Autism the Musical is “real-life”, in that all of the scenes are candid, with each child starring as themselves, giving viewers the ability to see how ASD affects children from first hand accounts, without scripted scenes

The main reason I wish to transfer to being a full-time UVM student is to take advantage of the many opportunities offered by the College of Education and Social Services in order to satisfy my long-term goal of acquiring a dual certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Having spoken to UVM alumni who sang the praises of the school’s Early Childhood Education program, I see UVM as being the school that could best prepare me for my career aspirations in this field. In addition

scientific, literal lens. Emotion is lost on him. Haddon uses the events of the story to demonstrate the difference between both views, in the literal writing style of Christopher, the juxtaposition of Christopher’s point of view against other neurotypical characters, and the juxtaposition of Chris’ perspective against ours, in his digressions. Perhaps Christopher can only see the rock through the literal lens. But he can certainly predict the future of the rock from the science behind the rock.

during the 1970s, which was a project dedicated to eradicating feminine behaviorism in young males. He would encourage parents to use positive reinforcement for traditionally masculine behaviors and “extinguish” feminine behaviors, similar to how neurotypical behaviors are rewarded in ABA. This is considered one of the earliest forms of gay conversion therapy. These methods are used to encourage learning in autistic children and have shown to cause trauma in these patients, as well as affect how they

Approximately one percent of the world has been diagnosed with autism. While this might seem like a small number of the population, that equates to around 75 million people in the world who have to live with the challenges autism can have. There are many pieces of literature showcasing the experiences of people with autism, one of them being The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This book features the main character Christopher, who is assumed to have some form of autism. Throughout

Even though an estimated 26% of adult Americans suffer from some form of psychological disorder, psychological disorders often remain ignored among the general public and the media, save for the occasional joke about “insanity” or the misconception of psychiatric patients as being frightening elements of horror. The popular television show, The Walking Dead, offers nearly textbook examples of well-known mental disorders, such as major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, and it does

constantly bombarded with sensory information, and can’t process any of it because there is too much to pick apart. These people wish they could “miss” something as the perceived majority of us constantly do. What Horowitz is describing is how a neurotypical brain functions. The author goes on to describe an “accurate” response to the question of “what’s up?”, their reply going into extreme and minute details of

as said by the victims. Pressure from society, and the desperation to fit in can trigger self esteem disorders, social anxiety, depression, and can even trace the path for many forms of self harm. Media norms could be a factor in the decline of neurotypical teens and young

Caterina Diaco, Victoria Neilas, Bianca Salaris, Rose Wang Dr. Jeremy Colangelo GSWS 2223F June 23, 2023 Authoring Autism: Embracing Neurodiversity, Empowering Self-Advocacy, and Fostering Inclusivity Authoring Autism: On Rhetoric and Neurological Queerness by Melanie Yergeau offers a groundbreaking perspective by introducing the concept of neurological queerness and challenging deficit-based views on autism. Written by an autistic author, this book fosters awareness for understanding the experiences

Reflection on “The President’s Speech” During this clinical tale, Dr. Sacks informs readers about the subject of aphasic’s abilities. Global and receptive aphasia stem from cortical damage to the left hemisphere, the language areas of the brain. He observed aphasic patient’s abilities while they were watching the President’s speech. These patients could tell that the President was lying despite that fact that they are not able to understand the meanings of the actual words he spoke. Though they

Must a human communicate in a ‘normal’ manner? Does a human have to experience the world in the same way as other humans? Do beings need to conform to normality to be considered human? Over the past several decades our culture has been struggling to understand how the autistic individual fits into society. Because many autistic individuals do not interact or communicate in the same manner as most people, they have often been thought of and treated as non-human. However as scientific data has grown

The reason why ABA therapy is widely considered abusive is that it promotes the idea that autistic children need to “blend in” with neurotypical children. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the intent of the therapist or parent is harmful, just that they need a perspective change. Autism looks different in everyone, and it’s up to both the parents and the therapist to find how each child learns best. It’s also up to them to find out what triggers meltdowns and prevent exposure to those triggers,