Q: Does my child have to be neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic etc.) to make use of your services?
A: Absolutely not! All neuro-types are welcome :) I have been supporting all types of homeschool families since 2018.
Q: What do the terms "Neurodiversity", "Neurodivergent", and "Neurotypical" mean?
A: Neurodiversity is a term that was coined in the late 1990s by Judy Singer, an Autistic Australian sociologist. It refers to the many natural variations that exist within human brains. Neurodiversity describes a group of individuals that includes both typical and atypical neurology.
Neurodivergent was coined in the early 2000s by Neurodivergent K of Radical Neurodivergence Speaking. It includes all neurological variations that diverge from typical, including Autism, ADHD, etc.
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Neurotypical arose among the Autistic community shortly after neurodiversity became a common term. It includes those neurologies that fall within the realm of typical.
Neurodivergent is an umbrella term that includes various neurodivergent conditions like Autism, ADHD, Learning Differences, and many more. It is often referred to as ND, our Neuro-Tribe, and we are called Neurodivergents. Neurodivergence also means people with a Gifted/Genius IQ, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, other Language Processing Differences, OCD, Tourette’s, Tic Disorders, Developmental Language Disorder, Trauma etc. Some have co-occurring conditions like Depression, Anxiety, Gender Dysphoria, Alexithymia and so forth. Read more about it here: https://www.eunoiahomeschool.com/neurodiversity
Q: What is "Neuro-affirming" approach to homeschooling?
A: A neuro-affirming approach to neurodevelopmental conditions recognizes the unique strengths and support needs of all neuro-types, contrasting with deficit-based models focused on "fixing" differences. It acknowledges how environmental and societal barriers can worsen challenges for neurodivergent individuals.
Mainstream education often push neurodivergent children to mask their ND traits, leading to negative outcomes like dysregulation, shame, anxiety, meltdowns, shutdowns and mental illness. In contrast, neuro-affirming practices promote understanding of neurodiversity, inform individuals about differences and provide accommodations and supports that affirm neurodivergent identities. Thus empowering neurodivergent kids and adults to self-advocate for their support needs in education and the workplace, and ultimately to enhance academic achievement, wellness, self-esteem and functional independence.
