PSY 108 Week 2 Discussion

PSY 108 Week 2 Discussion | Southern New Hampshire University

2-1 Discussion: Neurodiversity

In this module, you will explore the concept of neurodiversity and approach variations in brain functioning as differences, not deficits. What does it mean to embrace these differences as strengths in our society?

To help inform your initial post, review two of the following videos:

·         Human Neurodiversity Should Be Celebrated, Not Treated as a Disorder (3:15)

o    Captioned version: Human Neurodiversity Should Be Celebrated, Not Treated as a Disorder (CC)

·         Neurodiversity: An Untapped Resource for Future Inventors | Shawn Brown (13:59)

o    Captioned version: Neurodiversity: An Untapped Resource for Future Inventors | Shawn Brown (CC)

·         Neurodiversity – The Key That Unlocked My World | Elisabeth Wiklander (17:59) (CC)

Then, for your initial post, answer the following questions:

·         Should individuals who are neurodiverse change themselves to conform to mainstream society? Why or why not?

·         How does society benefit from different ways of thinking?

·         How can we move away from the stigma of neurodiversity being regarded as something to fix and toward an understanding of it as a normal variation of humanity?

·         How does the concept of neurodiversity apply to any of the following programmatic course themes:

o    Self-care

o    Social justice

o    Emotional intelligence

o    Career connections

o    Ethics

Remember to respond to two peers while being respectful of and sensitive to their viewpoints. Consider advancing the discussion in the following ways:

·         Post an article, video, or visual to reinforce a peer's idea or challenge them to see their point from a different perspective.

·         Engage in conversation with your peers around neurodiversity. Consider asking a question or sharing your own personal experience.