由马来西亚裔澳大利亚注册心理学家陈淑心来为大家讲解一下神经多样化。有人提出在人类不断繁衍的过程中，人脑自然演化出多种类型。除了大多数人拥有的大脑类型（Neurotypical brains），还存在非典型脑类型（Neurodivergent brains），包括自闭、过动、唐氏、智力障碍和天才等。拥有与主流不同的脑袋并不是一种需要“治愈”的“症状”，正是基于这一理念，我们有了“神经多样”（Neurodiversity）这一概念。

When the assessment process and clinical interviews are conducted by culturally-aligned assessors, it creates a comfortable environment, allowing for in-depth exploration beyond cultural and language barriers. Assessors from the client's cultural background, who are well-versed in the Neurodiversity-Affirmative Paradigm, are invaluable in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between Asian identity, neurodivergence, and culturally-specific ableism.

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