Our Family Blog: July 2012

Monday, July 23, 2012

Sharon Spelling Words

This is Sharon spelling words on the Ipad. This is very good not only academically but also fine motor skills. She has to grab the letters, hold them drag it all the way down to the correct spot. And the Ipad is very motivating.

Sharon and Her Fireworks

Sharon enjoys the Fireworks game most of all on the Ipad as well as listening to Veggie Tales songs on it.

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. The word neurodiversity refers to the diversity of all people, but it is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other neurological or developmental conditions such as ADHD or learning disabilities. The neurodiversity movement emerged during the 1990s, aiming to increase acceptance and inclusion of all people while embracing neurological differences. Through online platforms, more and more autistic people were able to connect and form a self-advocacy movement. At the same time, Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist, coined the term neurodiversity to promote equality and inclusion of "neurological minorities." While it is primarily a social justice movement, neurodiversity research and education is increasingly important in how clinicians view and address certain disabilities and neurological conditions.