By now, most of us know what autism is, but do we know what neurodiversity is?  With 40% of the total population suspected of being neurodivergent, we should!  In this talk, Speech Language Pathologist Cynthia Coupe, MA, CCC-SLP describes what neurodiversity is, and what happens when neurodivergent individuals are not supported by society. Cynthia is a self-identified neurodivergent and mother of a daughter who has ADHD and is autistic.  This talk will shift the paradigm bringing lasting change through education, identification, and support.

Cynthia Coupé: Neurodiversity:  The New Normal

Neurodiversity:  The New Normal

Neurodiversity, encompassing conditions like autism and ADHD, represents the brain's natural variation, akin to unique fingerprints.

With autism diagnoses increasing from 1 in 150 in 2000 to 1 in 54 today, society is urged to rethink what constitutes 'normal'.

Education, identification, and support are pivotal in embracing neurodiversity, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.