I’m not much into motivational speakers or inspirational words. They just don’t code for me the ways I think they’re intended. “Be the change (trouble) you want to be in the world,” or “Only those that attempt the absurd, achieve the impossible,” are both sayings that I’ve found some comfort in in the past, but neither of these really speak to my career goals or personal trajectory of growth.
Category: neurodiversity
Autism Is Not A Behavior
Autism is a neurotype, not a behavior, and applied behaviorist principles to autistic traits is dangerous and counterproductive.
Student Paper: Exploration of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This article first appeared as the final project for PSY350 Physiological Psychology at the University of Arizona Global Campus, July 31, 2021. Final Project: Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects up to 2% of the general population to varying degrees of severity. People with ASD range from non-verbal…