Defining a Neurodiversity-Affirming Healthcare Resource
What does it mean for a healthcare resource to be Neurodiversity-Affirming?
When a resource is neurodiversity-affirming, it is recognized that neurodivergence is not a flaw or illness that needs to be “fixed” or corrected.
It is recognized that neurodivergence comes with it’s own set of strengths that can be fostered.
A neurodiversity-affirming resource is aware that each client is the expert on their own experience and preferences, and holds space for both the strengths and needs for person-centered supports.
Neurodiveristy-affirming is not a specific set of interventions or things the resource says or does. Rather, it is an approach to treatment and overarching philosophy that impacts how the resource views their client and the client experience.
