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Politics
Why Not View the Other Side as “Crazy?”

Kenneth Shields Ph.D. on May 14, 2024

As a father of an autistic child and a researcher on neurodiversity, I propose we model political interactions after productive relationships with neurodivergent family members.

As a father of an autistic child and a researcher on neurodiversity, I propose we model political interactions after productive relationships with neurodivergent family members.

Autism
Autism, Neurodiversity, and the Inclusion Paradox

Kenneth Shields Ph.D. on May 9, 2023

There’s an inherent tension in our society between excusing individuals because of their autism while also viewing autism as an identity. This produces a kind of inclusion paradox.

There’s an inherent tension in our society between excusing individuals because of their autism while also viewing autism as an identity. This produces a kind of inclusion paradox.