Neuro-Affirming Terms:
OLD
Deficits, symptoms and impairments
School refusal
Co-morbidity
‘Suffering from’ Autism or ADHD
Restricted interests, ‘Special Interests’
Using functioning labels like; low functioning or high functioning
NEW
Specific neurodivergent experiences
School can’t
Co-occurring
Is Autistic, Is an ADHDer
Focused or intense interests, ‘Spins’
Describe specific support needs, individual strengths and differences
Neuro-Affirming Terms from Rae Sabine
