Celebrate Neurodiversity in Higher Education!

Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place in March!  Neurodiversity can be described as "…the concept that neurological differences are recognized and respected as natural variations of human beings rather than deficiencies. [...] Neurodiversity represents the idea that people with neurocognitive variants do not need to be cured; they need to be accommodated to realize their unique talents" (Stanford Medicine Dept. of Radiology).

CCC Library has gathered resources and curated several themed book lists celebrating neurodiversity. Access them by selecting the Books and Online Resources buttons on this page.

Terms and Definitions

• Neurodiversity is the diversity of human brains and minds – the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species.
• Neurodivergent sometimes abbreviated as ND, means having a brain that functions in ways that diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of “normal.” 
• Neurotypical often abbreviated as NT, means having a style of neurocognitive functioning that falls within the dominant societal standards of “normal.” 
• Neurodiversity Movement is a social justice movement that seeks civil rights, equality, respect, and full societal inclusion for the neurodivergent.

Terms and definitions credit: Nick Walker, neuroqueer.com

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact a librarian or the Disability Resource Center (https://www.clackamas.edu/campus-life/student-services/disability-resource-center)

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