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Infographic titled “Neurodiversity Paradigm.” It contrasts “Neurodiversity-Lite” on the left with “Neurodiversity-Affirming” on the right. Neurodiversity-Lite: • Language without action • Treating neurodivergent traits as deficits to be fixed • Behavior as good/bad • Pressure to fit in and conform to neuronormative ideals • Harmful Neurodiversity-Affirming: • Authentic support and inclusion • Valuing neurodivergent traits as differences • Validating different ways of communicating and regulating • Acceptance, belonging, and embracing authentic identity At the bottom is a rainbow infinity symbol and a circular logo reading “Autistic Realms – Neurodiversity Affirming.”

Neurodiversity-Lite

Suggested: £2.00 (pay what you can)

Neurodiversity-lite versus neurodiversity-affirming, side by side: why kind words without action can still cause harm.

Please note: the frame and the small Autistic Realms watermark are only on the shop picture. When you buy, you get the picture or file itself, clean, with no frame and no watermark.

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A side-by-side graphic comparing neurodiversity-lite with neurodiversity-affirming practice. One side describes language without action, seeing traits as deficits to fix and pressure to conform; the other describes real support, valuing difference and belonging. It works well as a social media share, a staff-room discussion starter or a training slide.

Instant download after checkout. Made in Canva unless stated. Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: please credit Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms), share it unadapted and for non-commercial use only. Full terms are in my Terms and Conditions of Use.

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