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Tell it Proud

Christina Blacken

The hidden truth about neurodivergence

APR 2, 20268 MIN
Tell it Proud

The hidden truth about neurodivergence

APR 2, 20268 MIN

Description

Today's episode is an essay I wrote for The New Quo Learning Community about neurodivergence which describes people whose brains develop or function in ways that differ from what is considered "typical" or "neurotypical" This essay covers fascinating history of how in pre-colonial Africa, communities recognized cognitive differences in attention, memory, and perception, not as flaws, but as a unique skill or purpose. If you'd like to further support this podcast and connect with other like minded people join The New Quo Learning Community.