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Kristien Hens¹, Leni Van Goidsenhoven¹

¹Department of Philosophy, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.

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Summary

Developmental diversity offers a new framework for understanding neurodevelopmental conditions like autism. This approach emphasizes context and lived experiences over purely biological or categorical explanations, promoting inclusivity in research and society.

Keywords:

autism development diversity ethics humanities and social science neurodiversity

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Neurodevelopmental Sciences
Disability Studies
Sociology of Health

Background:

Dominant discourse on autism and ADHD focuses on biological and genetic explanations, viewing them as distinct brain types.
While biological diagnoses aid acceptance, they risk overlooking individual experiences and the cultural/experiential components of functioning.
Atypical cognitive trajectories are not always linked to poor outcomes, suggesting limitations in purely biological models.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce developmental diversity as an alternative to categorical approaches for neurodevelopmental conditions.
Explore how dynamic life models can reframe understanding of conditions like autism.
Advocate for research that integrates lived experiences and moves beyond gene-environment dichotomies.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of existing research on neurodevelopmental conditions.
Exploration of dynamic models of life and their application to neurodevelopment.
Argument for a shift from diagnosis-based to developmental diversity approaches in research.

Main Results:

Developmental diversity reframes autism as an interaction between the individual and their environment, not solely an internal flaw.
This approach allows for a more granular definition of wellbeing and functioning across diverse developmental trajectories.
It offers solutions for research challenges like diagnostic overlap and promotes a more complete understanding of autism.

Conclusions:

Adopting a developmental diversity approach fosters a more inclusive society and can fundamentally alter research methodologies.
Integrating lived experiences into biological research is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
This paradigm shift aligns with the goals of neurodiversity and disability movements.