Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal

De: Kyler Shumway, Daniel Wendler, The Great Courses

Narrado por: Kyler Shumway, Daniel Wendler

Duración: 2 h y 39 m

Resumen del Editor

We’ve all been told, at one point or another, to “just be yourself”. Whether you are starting school, beginning a new job, attending a party—any time you are trying to find your place in a new or unfamiliar environment—well-meaning advisors offer this nugget of wisdom. But what if being your authentic self means you don’t fit in with what society or your peers may consider “normal”? What is “normal”, anyway?

Join Dr. Kyler Shumway and Dr. Daniel Wendler to explore these questions and many others in Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal. In six lectures, Dr. Shumway and Dr. Wendler will help you understand the nature of neurodiversity, a growing school of thought that seeks to embrace the range of differences in individual brain function and behaviors rather than “correct” them, with a focus on empathy, acceptance, and accommodation. To help you better understand neurodiversity, your instructors will guide you through three core concepts:

• Neurodiversity is a natural part of human diversity.
• Environment affects our definitions of ability and disability.
• It is possible to create environments that allow everyone to thrive, regardless of differences.

Once you have a better idea of what neurodiversity is and why approaching it with empathy and understanding is so important, Dr. Shumway and Dr. Wendler will dive into the specifics of the most common neurotypes that fall into the category of neurodivergent—autism and ADHD—followed by a look at learning disabilities, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and even psychosis. Along the way, your instructors will share what they’ve seen and learned as psychologists—and one of them will share his own experiences as a neurodivergent individual.

We often fear what we don’t understand. To combat this fear, the concept of neurodiversity can help us recognize the vast spectrum of human experience, embrace that people are people no matter how they are wired, and realize that there’s no such thing as “normal”.

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actually makes sense and is enlightening

the psychologist that did this, did an amazing job! learned new things and got to think about some things in different ways.

relevant stories

The offers were able to give great stories that were relevant to Neuro, typical VS neural diversity. What is truly typical? What is truly normal? Definitely made me rethink my outlook towards all people that I come in contact with!

The acceptance of others.

I really enjoyed this book. It was very insightful, and taught me a little bit about myself along the way.

everyone needs to listen to this

perfect for n. divergent and n. typical!! A beautiful well written way of teaching all about this. please do yourself and others a favor and give it a try!

Insightful

I found this insightful and easy to understand. Relatable, and I feel like the world would be a better place if everyone understood this stuff

That we have to work to accept the way that we are, and that we are a great diversity.

It helps you learn about our diversity. We have to learn from each other. There should be more books like this, because you learn a lot from it.

the new "normal" is no normal

eye opening look at neuro-divergence in our society. so many great points made and lots of info I was completely unaware of. accommodating this new info and not assimilating!

Muito didático e acessível

Achei ótimo o nível de informações e principalmente a forma como as apresentam. Aprendi bastante com este livro.

Best thing I have ever listen to!

I’m going to share this with everyone I know and encourage others to do the same! Imagine the world if we all woke up to this way of living! Until this lecture series I did not know ADHD was part of me! It made so many thoughts and fears about myself make sense! Thank you so very much for your bravery, wisdom, research and kindness!

Relatable and easy to understand and follow along

What a great book and an even better listen. Each one can teach one. If we all would just love and respect one another for our similarities and differences, the world would be a much better place. I’m going to recommend this awesome book to a friend who has a twelve year old on the spectrum.