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ADHD is Not an Illness and Ritalin is Not a Cure: A Comprehensive Rebuttal of the (alleged) Scientific Consensus

Author: Editorial 11th May 2023 0 Comments

This book has been written by Dr. Yaakov Ophir. The publishers say: “Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the most prevalent neuropsychiatric label in childhood, a valid medical condition? Should we really refer to the millions of children diagnosed with ADHD…
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ADHD, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, books, neurodiversity, neuroscience, ritalin, Yaakov Ophir

The Evolution of ADHD: The advantages of wandering attention

Author: Editorial 24th November 2022 0 Comments

This article by Justin Garson has been published in Psychology Today. It begins: “ Attention -deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) is often described by psychiatrists as a neurodevelopmental disorder, one marked by inattention, disorganization, and impulsiveness. In contrast, some psychologists, psychiatrists, and anthropologists see…
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ADHD, Annie Swanepoel, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Chuansheng Chen, complementary cognition, evolution, Helen Taylor, Justin Garson, neurodiversity, New Approaches, Psychology Today

The Neurodiversity Paradigm in Psychiatry: Robert Chapman, PhD

Author: Editorial 12th August 2022 0 Comments

Subtitled “Is neurodivergence to be cured or is it a healthy part of our social ecology?“, this interview with philosopher Dr. Robert Chapman is conducted by psychiatrist Dr. Awais Aftab and has been published by the Psychiatric Times: “Aftab: Let’s start…
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ADHD, autism, Awais Aftab, disability studies, dyspraxia, neurodiversity, Psychiatric Times, psychiatry, Robert Chapman, schizophrenia, social ecology

Helping People Thrive 2020

Author: Editorial 20th January 2022 0 Comments

This booklet – subtitled “Stories and Lessons in Transforming Care” – has been authored by Alicia Wood, with editing and contributions from Baroness Hollins, David Nuttall, David Towell and Bob Tindall, and design by Henry Iles. The publishers say: “These stories…
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Alicia Wood, Bob Tindall, books, Clients & Patients, David Nuttall, David Towell, Henry Iles, in-patients, involuntary detention, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, person-centred, Sheila Hollins

People with autism are being locked away in institutions. A radical change is needed

Author: Editorial 19th January 2022 0 Comments

This article comes from Dr. Sheila Hollins and has been published in The Guardian. It begins: “When people like my son go into crisis there is a high chance they won’t be supported at home – not because they can’t be…
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autism, Clients & Patients, in-patient experiences, involuntary detention, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, person-centred, Sheila Hollins, The Guardian

Autistic Hull man goes home after 15 years in hospital

Author: Editorial 1st December 2021 0 Comments

The BBC reports that: “A man with autism who has spent nearly half his life detained in a mental health hospital has been released after a long campaign by his mother. Ryan Clarke, 32, had been in hospital since 2006. His…
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autism, BBC, National Autistic Society, neurodiversity, psychiatry

Explaining Humans

Author: Editorial 9th November 2020 0 Comments

“This vital memoir illuminates the power of being on the autism spectrum” The Times Winner of the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2020, this book – subtitled “What Science can teach us about Life, Love and Human Relationships” – has been…
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autism, autistic spectrum, books, Camilla Pang, neurodiversity, relationships

Diverted: A journey of resilience to the newest frontier of inclusion

Author: Editorial 20th February 2020 0 Comments

This book has been written by Roxanne Hobbs. The publishers say: “Roxanne and her husband were blindsided when their son’s schoolteacher suggested that their five-year-old was autistic. In a five-minute meeting, the shift from confident parents of a ‘normal’ child to…
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autism, books, neurodiversity, Roxanne Hobbs, Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Why is neurodiversity classified as a mental illness?

Author: Editorial 24th January 2020 0 Comments

Neurodiversity refers to the different ways that the mind can work and interpret information. Some people naturally think about things differently. We all have different interests and motivations, and are naturally better at some things and poorer at others. Most…
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ACAS, ADHD, Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service, autism, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders, DSM, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, neurodiversity, neurodiversity in the workplace, Tourettes, videos

Neurodiversity – the key that unlocked my world

Author: Editorial 14th August 2019 0 Comments

This 18 minute video features Elisabeth Wiklander, speaking at a TEDxGöteborg event. The preamble says: “What do you think about, when you hear the word, ‘autism’? No diagnostic manual can truly explain the multifaceted experience of autism. It’s a neurological…
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Asperger's, autism, Culture & Society, Elisabeth Wiklander, Genetics, neurodiversity, TED Talk, videos