Challenging the stigma of neurodiversity
Authored by ARAG
13th - 19th March marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week - a week that aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion.
This year we thought it would be helpful to explore where the term neurodiversity comes from and what classes as a neurodiverse condition. Plus, we’ve shared a short guide on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - what it is, how it impacts individuals and the strengths associated with the condition.
Where does the term ‘neurodiversity’ come from?
The concept of neurodiversity helps us to embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. It is a way in which we can celebrate authenticity and difference.
The term neurodiversity was originally coined for a human rights advocacy purpose by the Australian social researcher, Judy Singer in 1998. Judy herself identifies as autistic.
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About ARAG
ARAG UK is a specialist legal insurance provider and is part of the internationally recognised ARAG Group which serves 14 countries worldwide.
Providing several emergency assistance insurance products and an innovative range of Before-the-Event and After-the-Event legal insurance products and services, ARAG UK prides itself on its client-focused approach. This has been recognised by the industry following the results of the Insurance 360 Legal Expenses Insurers Study in which ARAG UK was voted 'best legal insurance provider'. youTalk-insurance sharing ARAG UK insurance news.