Upon reading Walker’s article about the definition of Neurodiversity (among other terms relating to it), I realize that in general, Neurodiversity is a form, or many forms, of communication. Reading and writing is a form of communication a Neurodiversity is all part of that. This was a perfect introdution to the course. I can honestly admit that I was unsure of what to expect when entering this class.
I feel that Walker is Neurocosmopolitan, an individual striving to learn about the Neurodivergent mind. Walker states in his article that; “Neurodivergent, sometimes abbreviated as ND, means having a brain that functions in ways that diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of “normal.”” Although he is Neurocosmopolitan, it seems the audience he is aiming towards may be a mixture of Neurocosmopolitan and Neurotypical. Neurotypical people, for lack of a better term, are “normal-minded” people. So his expression of correction of these terms is meant to educate everyone.
Hey Kaitlyn! You said, “Neurodiversity is a form, or many forms, of communication.” I am a bit confused by what you mean here. Do you mean to say that Neurodiversity gives us the right tools/vocabulary to be able to communicate the subject matter accurately? I agree with you on how Walker’s article was perfect for introducing us to the course and how his article is aimed towards NTs and Neurocosmopolitan. I would also add that his article is aimed towards people who have never heard of these terms before ever. It informs these people that not everything is just labelled “normal” and “abnormal”.
“Do you mean to say that Neurodiversity gives us the right tools/vocabulary to be able to communicate the subject matter accurately?” To answer your question, Gracie, yes. To be honest Neurodiversity is a completely new subject for me so I’m having a bit of a hard time explaining my understanding of it clearly. Thanks for responding with that question and your interpretation of it!