Neurodiversity : from phenomenology to neurobiology and enhancing technologies / edited by Lawrence K. Fung.

Includes bibliographies and index.

"Neurodiversity: From Phenomenology to Neurobiology and Enhancing Technologies is the first APA title to address the totality of neurodiversity through positive explorations of "invisible diversities"-from ADHD and savantism to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dyslexia. Edited by the director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, the book emphasizes strengths-based approaches to clinical practice and investigates interventions to improve the lives of neurodiverse individuals. Following a compelling preface by Temple Grandin, the book proceeds to address neurodiversity in four parts: first, an introduction that presents neurodiversity's differences in brain function and behavior as part of the normal variation of the human population; second, presentation of the strengths-based model of neurodiversity (SBMN), including positive psychology, neurobiology, and SBMN in savantism, autism, ADHD, and dyslexia; third, a discussion of neurodiverse individuals in the real world, including higher education and employment; and finally, a review of technologies that enhance our abilities to maximize the potential of neurodiversity, including inclusive design and assessment tools that provide support for neurodiverse young adults seeking meaningful employment"--

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- CHAPTER ONE: Neurodiversity: The New Diversity -- CHAPTER TWO: Positive Psychology and Strengths-Based Approaches to Neurodiversity -- CHAPTER THREE: Strengths-Based Model and Savantism -- CHAPTER FOUR: Strengths-Based Model of Neurodiversity and Autism -- CHAPTER FIVE: Strengths-Based Model of Neurodiversity and ADHD -- CHAPTER SIX: Strengths-Based Model of Dyslexia -- CHAPTER SEVEN: Neurobiology of Neurodiversity

CHAPTER EIGHT: Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Support for Neurodiverse Individuals and Professionals -- CHAPTER NINE: Specialized Employment Initiatives for Neurodiverse Individuals: A Model Program -- CHAPTER TEN: Technologies and Difference: Insights from Education Breakdown and Exclusion -- CHAPTER ELEVEN: Using Technology to Provide Transition Support for Neurodiverse Young Adults -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Plate Section -- Back Cover

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