Neurodiversity and Disability

Intro: Edward S. Brodkin M.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry with tenure at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Brodkin received his A.B. from Harvard University and his M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He then completed an internship in pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and a residency in psychiatry […]

The concept of neurodiversity accepts that people learn, think, behave, and communicate with the world around them in different ways. It includes a range of diagnoses falling under the neurodivergent spectrum such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and many more. Being neurodiverse, however, does not always mean that one […]

Neurodiverse people often face difficulties being accepted in the community and in the workplace, since they do things and behave differently. There is bias against neuro-minorities in the workplace, as companies often do not hire neurodivergent talent; they are often misunderstood or undervalued in their skills. In the U.S., the unemployment rate of individuals with […]

People in the disability community often face obstacles in obtaining appropriate health care.