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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fung, Lawrence K., 1970- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychophysiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (332 pages)

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC , United States : American Psychiatric Association Publishing, [2021]

Summary:

This book addresses the totality of neurodiversity through positive explorations of "invisible diversities"-from ADHD and savantism to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dyslexia. The book emphasizes strengths-based approaches to clinical practice and investigates interventions to improve the lives of neurodiverse individuals.

Contents:

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

Plate Section

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61537-951-7

1-61537-395-0

OCLC:

1235903680