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‘A cure where their brains are able to develop like neurotypical children of their age would give them the opportunity to live an independent life, and to follow their own path wherever it may take them.’
Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/25/parents-hope-loving-twins-11-rare-fragile-x-syndrome-19857128/
But, as our social worlds generally operate according to norms set by neurotypical people, “fitting in” for neurodivergent people is both challenging and fraught.
But because activities like planning or budgeting don’t usually give people with A.D.H.D. a dopamine hit, they can find it harder than neurotypical people to get started or stick to accounting activities.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/business/women-adhd-money.html
Dr Gemma Williams of Swansea University said "autistic people were way more distressed by their loneliness than neurotypical people".
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67297599?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
For this to happen, casting directors need to think outside the neurotypical box.
Previous years have focused on neurotypical children, and found wide-ranging social and developmental benefits of playing with dolls.
Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/life-style/children-playing-dolls-social-development-31054528
The common factor is that neurodiverse people process information differently from those classified as neurotypical.
The group, which runs fortnightly on a Thursday morning, is open to everyone and mum-of-four Natasha hopes it will encourage neurotypical children and SEND children to play together.