“Starting in the 1980s, autism “interventions” focused on transforming the child to conform with current societal norms and expectations, and ...
Re-think required on how we approach supporting kids with autism, study shows
Recent research from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and Autism New Zealand has shown that the way autistic children are supported requires a significant shift in thinking.
“More and more people understand that autism is a brain-based difference, not a deficit or a disorder, and that most of the difficulties experienced by autistic people come from the fact that society is not set up to support them,” Dr Hannah Waddington says.
“More and more people understand that autism is a brain-based difference, not a deficit or a disorder, and that most of the difficulties experienced by autistic people come from the fact that society is not set up to support them,” Dr Hannah Waddington says.
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