Conversations About Neurodiversity - A Message of Hope

Explore the concept of neurodiversity in this 18-minute TEDx talk by Aarathi Selvan at IIT Hyderabad. Gain insights into the contrast between neurodiversity and the pathology paradigm, and understand the validity of self-diagnosis in identifying neurodivergence. Learn about the importance of neurodivergence-affirmative educational spaces through real-life client stories. Discover how to foster curiosity, instill hope, and empower neuro minorities to create a more inclusive and just society. Benefit from Selvan's expertise as a counseling psychologist and founder of Pause for Perspective, a mental health organization focusing on intersections of embodied social justice, queer-affirmative, neurodivergence-affirmative, and disability justice approaches. Understand the speaker's vision for sustainable mental health support and access for all, including their work with government, private schools, and welfare homes in Hyderabad.