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Neurodiversity: How to Support Agency and Self-determination

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1.  Abelism is defined as: Supporting the thought that being able to do all that able-bodied people can do is the best way Subscribing to the idea that the neuromajority are superior to those who are neurodivergent therefore those who are neurodivergent should participate in therapy to be more like the neuromajority Supporting able-bodied people Subscribing to the idea that the neurodivergent are superior to those who are the neuromajority therefore those who are the neuromajority should participate in therapy to be more like the neurodivergent

2.  Masking in autistics is: Caring Supportive Demeaning Traumatic

3.  ABA does NOT: Support agency or self-determination Threaten autonomy Focus on compliance Influence behavioral outcomes

4.  When needing to physically touch someone: Touch the shoulder Always ask permission and hold hand over hand Always ask permission and hold hand under hand Prompt using a gentle hand on the back

5.  Goals should be written to support: Human rights and dignity Self determination Advocacy All of the above