PMID: 19142310Jan 15, 2009Paper

Disability, autism and neurodiversity

Ciência & saúde coletiva
Francisco Ortega

Abstract

This article analyzes the emergence of the neurodiversity movement in the context of studies about disabilities and the political organization of disabled people. The neurodiversity movement is organized by the so-called high functioning autists, who believe that autism is not a disease to be treated and, if possible, cured. It is instead a human difference that has to be respected just like other differences (sexual, racial, among others). The activists of the neurodiversity movement oppose the groups of parents of autistic children and professionals seeking for a cure for autism. This article presents the arguments of the pro- and anti-cure groups and analyzes both positions as well as their impact upon the field of health and the development of public policies for autists.

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Oct 27, 2018·Ciência & saúde coletiva·Lívia Peluso RossiMarcia Gomide
Apr 5, 2011·História, ciências, saúde--Manguinhos·Francisco Ortega, Rafaela Zorzanelli
Apr 7, 2015·Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry·Clarice Rios, Barbara Costa Andrada

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