Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Bundle (312 pages)

MYTHS ABOUT NEURODIVERSITY

Unfortunately, there are far too many myths gaining traction in relation to neurodiversity. Let’s take a moment to bust some of the most common myths.

“NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS ARE UNINTELLIGENT” Not at all! Many neurodivergent individuals are highly intelligent and can be extremely gifted individuals.

“NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS CANNOT BE SUCCESSFUL” There are many neurodivergent individuals who are incredibly successful, some famous examples include oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, olympian Simone Biles, and animal scientist and author Temple Grandin.

“NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS CANNOT HAVE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS” While some conditions included under the neurodivergent umbrella affect the ability to understand social cues, impact on communication and may become a barrier to developing relationships, with the right support any neurodivergent individual can build and maintain healthy and long-standing relationships. “NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS ARE ONLY SUITED TO REPETITIVE JOBS ” Just as for any other human being, there is no one job that fits all. Some neurodivergent individuals may enjoy more repetitive tasks at work, however many others thrive in jobs where they can be more creative and flexible in their role. “NEURODIVERSITY IS A DISORDER“ One of the most common and problematic misconceptions surrounding neurodiversity is that it is a disorder that needs to be cured. Neurodiversity is not a disorder but a natural variation in the human brain. It is no different from variations in physical characteristics or abilities.