On Neurodiversity, Neurodivergence, and Mental Health Disorders
The term “neurodiversity” means that differences in our brains are just that—differences, not deficits—and that variation in the way each person thinks is to be expected. It was first coined in 1997 by Judy Singer, a sociologist, author, international speaker, and autism advocate who describes herself as being “in the middle of three generations of […]
Are Mental Health Disorders Considered Neurodivergent?
In our society, we have a narrow view of what’s “normal” that leaves out a lot of people. The neurodiversity movement is about recognizing variations in brain function as typical. In other words, there is no standard-issue brain. At TruHealing Centers, our range of mental health treatment programs provides comprehensive care for neurodivergent disorders. Our […]