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Clearing Up Some Misconceptions about Neurodiversity

By Aiyana Bailin — 2019

Just because you value neurological differences doesn’t mean you’re denying the reality of disabilities. This piece is in response to another Scientific American article by Simon Baron-Cohen.

Read on blogs.scientificamerican.com

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Social Problems: Understanding Emotions and Developing Talents

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