Neurodiversity is a super power not a problem | Elaine Halligan | TEDxBonnSquare

[@beforeigosolutions]

Fascinating to hear how children who are different are having a problem, not being a problem, which seems to be how most people relate to them. Great talk, and a truly inspiring story

[@elainehalligan873]

thank you for that and so pleased to hear you find the talk fascinating

[@614hassan]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@carolinef5230]

What a superb, inspiring story of Sam's journey from a little boy having a problem to a young man with so much going for him. Well done, this is a great story, beautifully told.

[@elainehalligan873]

Thank you for that generous comment

[@sarcodonblue2876]

I have autism and learning disabilities and it is absolutely a problem for me. I have working memory problems which effects everything I do and I had to work very hard just to do things others take for granted like driving a car. I struggle with simple things like reading and writing even though I am very creative and intelligent in other ways. There is no advantage here at all and it means I can only do a few things at once and I can't live away from my family and hold down employment. It also means that people will not feel the need to develop skills and improve on their weaknesses and like it or not we have to fit in to society to some degree just to survive.

[@strictnonconformist7369]

Not all of us on the spectrum are created equal, nor are non-autistics, that's true. Abilities are all over the map, not necessarily rational from any particular point of view. I can do certain things in my head that many can't understand how to do at all, while there are non-autistics, I'm sure, that can more quickly and easily master various types of dance steps and dances that I need to work hard at, and I'll never be graceful at them probably: I can do arithmetic in my head with way less mental effort, I'm wired for that, but a coordinated dancer is mission impossible. It is what it is.

[@stacyfornow3796]

Thank you so very much. We have truly struggled with some rough times with our son and often not sure how to move forward. Thank you so much for helping me to see hope.

[@purplespidervo55]

You are now part of my journey and I cannot thank you enough

[@BarbaraDeJesus-y2t]

What a wonderful story, this gives me hope.

[@WolvesandWhatnot]

My family needed this tonight. Thank you so much!

[@Dancestar1981]

No it’s actually not a super power especially when you are ignored, or bullied and prevented from living your authentic life

[@cronicasDUR]

that's why she did this talk love, so neurodivergent people can live their lives without beeing looked as a problem, and rather on a more positive perspective. I get your feelings, I have ADHD

[@channelmar15]

@@cronicasDUR Forced inclusion never works. It makes people resent them even more.

[@cronicasDUR]

@@channelmar15 ok

[@NancyCronk]

I could have given this talk as a Mom. I relate completely.

[@1smith177]

Oh i so relate to this but I was in a restaurant and something similar happened to me, my son was being too loud - but happy. I soon corrected or should I say taught them and all the people in there. I advised everyone not to judge on behaviour/loud noise and think more. Someone may have hidden disabilities,asd.

[@1smith177]

@Syd Barger then there would be two people with Autism in the Cafe, enjoying a family meal.

[@mikehogan1827]

I love this story. Thank you for sharing it. Elaine, I’ve heard Jordan Peterson say that schools aren’t designed well for boys. I’d love to hear your thoughts on that. Again, thank you.

[@racebiketuner]

IMO the title propagates a dangerous stereotype. Please consider changing it. TIA for your consideration.

[@jackboyd8952]

Nuerodiversity is great, but their are HUGE amounts of issues. Like the Savant cliché in autistic individuals.

[@sonjal.3704]

thank you. yes, of course some autistic people have amazing skills in some things. but we also suffer a lot.

[@honii1623]

Amazing! Thank you 😊

[@crochet_my_heart]

very very interesting, powerful and motivating talk. thank you.

[@winndad]

What a powerful story

[@AM-es5up]

Wonderful…….!

[@deechlynn]

Amazing talk!

[@robinmccarthy8953]

How did you get Sam into the right school environment?

[@shahidahmed5779]

Inspirational story and very informative

[@theautisticeducator1478]

Neurodiversity includes every person.

[@Byronic19134]

Edit: It is thought that up to 15% of the population are thought to be neurodiverse. The remaining majority are neurotypical.

[@rabbitfishtv]

Good talk, though the headline is not the thesis she was arguing.

[@ablethreefourbravo]

"Neurodiversity" is not a super power. While those who suffer from it should not be ostracized, they should also not be lied to by the very professionals who are supposed to teach them how to function in normal society.

[@neila.artiste9944]

Hi Could you explain what is a normal society ?

[@ablethreefourbravo]

@@neila.artiste9944 Normal is what everybody else is, and you are not.

[@stephenstumbke1721]

No such thing as normal

[@Dancestar1981]

@@stephenstumbke1721 neurotypical is the term used to refer to those of us who aren’t Neurodiverse

[@chrisgates8891]

And in one statement you've proven the point that we who are Neurodiverse make. We don't suffer with Neurodiversity, we suffer with societies opinions on Neurodiversity.

[@joannajett2524]

🧡🧡🧡

[@CHASCHARLTON]

False equivalence , human -Lettice