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Perceptions of diversity: the parent / self-advocate divide

Milton, Damian (2012) Perceptions of diversity: the parent / self-advocate divide. In: Autscape Conference 2012, 23rd-26th July 2012, Ditchingham, UK. (Unpublished) (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:62827)

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Abstract

This presentation gives a simple overview of the common ways in which autism is defined, before using a personal case study of a father and son on the spectrum in order to highlight the issues that are raised in the definition of autism, and how these ideas frame common understandings and perceptions. This presentation highlights how although there is great diversity between those on the spectrum, that there is also many potential similarities between those deemed ‘verbal’ or ‘high-functioning’, and those classed as ‘non’ or ‘pre-verbal’ and ‘low-functioning’. This discussion then lays a foundation for an exploration of the political issues and differences in perception and narratives between the diversity of parental accounts of advocacy and those of autistic people themselves.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Paper)
Uncontrolled keywords: Autism, Ethics, Participation
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard
Depositing User: Damian Milton
Date Deposited: 15 Aug 2017 16:54 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:24 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/62827 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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