Embracing neurodiversity to better understand autism
Julie Pryor
Researchers often approach autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through the lens of what might “break down.” While this approach has value, autism is an extremely heterogeneous condition, and diagnosed individuals have a broad range of abilities. The Gabrieli lab is embracing this diversity and leveraging the strengths of diagnosed individuals by researching their specific “affinities.” Affinities […] The post Embracing neurodiversity to better understand autism appeared first on MIT McGovern Institut