Dr. Laura DeThorne, a leading advocate in neurodiversity, founded Neurodiverse by Design to foster inclusive environments in educational and professional settings. With a rich background in speech-language pathology and a passion for empowering diverse thinkers, Dr. DeThorne collaborates with organizations to implement effective strategies that celebrate and support neurodiversity. Her work is driven by a commitment to creating spaces where all individuals can thrive and contribute uniquely.
Ableism is the Real Epidemic

Ableism is the Real Epidemic

Two weeks ago the President of United States announced to the world that his administration was confronting the “horrible horrible crisis” of autism. He attributed its cause to maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy. His appointed Secretary of Health & Human...

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What is ‘Disability’?

What is ‘Disability’?

A “Flipped” Classroom Words can be wiggly, like a fish in the hand. Take the word disability for example. Defining disability was the topic of today’s lecture, at least it was supposed to be. Plans were delayed by audio issues. In the large lecture hall of over 150...

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