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→Queer Neurodiversity

·How it differs from both neurodiversity and queer

·What this means for people of all different groups in society

·Intersectionality with race, gender, abilities, age, etc.

→Possible Sources:

·Kapor, Emily Aviva. "Autism Acceptance Month, You, and Me." May 22, 2013, http://queermentalhealth.org/article/autism-acceptance-month-you-and-me/.

·Somashekhar, Sandhya. "I Love Being Autistic." August 7, 2015, https://advance.lexis.com/document/documentslider/?pdmfid=1516831&crid=ed9e6cec-80ea-418c-9dbe-be91f17c8e02&pddocid=urn%3AcontentItem%3A5GMJ-BPP1-JDV5-F27X-00000-00&pddocumentnumber=3&pdactivecontenttype=urn%3Ahlct%3A16&pdsortkey=relevance%2CDescending&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fnews%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A5GMJ-BPP1-JDV5-F27X-00000-00&pdcontentcomponentid=247363&pdtermidprevdoc=SH_3536739804&pdtermvalprevdoc=neuroqueer&pdnavto=next&ecomp=_gLdk&prid=33f5684f-08ca-49d5-ac66-aa171a79bb0e.

Queer neurodiversity
Queer neurodiversity (also known as Neuroqueer) is an identity for many people who are both queer and neurologically diverse, or not neurotypical.

·→·this identity is a convergence of two other identities that separate individuals in society. People are persecuted and oppressed for being queer and for being neurodiverse, so for those who are Neuroqueer it can be a struggle to go about their daily lives.→

Queer
Being queer, to many people, means being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community is a group of people who share similar identities and experiences in society, and band together to provide support amongst themselves. People who are queer are often shunned in society; refused service, jobs, or even medical attention. Being queer also means that there are things in life that are not as accessible such as parenting advice, sex education, representation in media, and so much more. Being queer does not mean that a hard life is all that a person can expect, but getting the things needed for a fulfilling life can be more challenging. People who are queer often have a challenge with things like marriage, adoption, hospital visitations, and all the other struggles associated with prejudice today.

Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is an identity for many people with different mental illnesses, who do not want to be viewed as crazy, weird, or dangerous in some way. Neurodiversity is not an identity limited to a specific type of mental illness, it can be used by people who have depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, dyslexia, and other disorders in this realm. Reasons for using the term neruodiverse versus mentally ill stem from a need to be observed as anyone in society who is different, not someone who is broken or invalid. people who are neurodiverse are different from others mentally, but not evil, and not inherently dangerous. people use the term neurodiverse to be recognized as another group of people in society, not a group of people beneath society.

Intersectionality
The intersectionality of queer and neurodiverse is fairly straightforward: someone (or someones) who is affected by both. Someone who is both queer and neurodiverse has to deal with twice the oppression and persecution, as well as dealing with twice the problems of someone who identifies only with queer or neurodiverse. Someone who is Neuroqueer has to worry about the reactions and treatment of family and friends, as well as employers, landlords, and the general public. However, someone who is Neuroqueer also has two communities to rely on when they need help.

Many people hope that using the terms Neuroqueer and queer neurodiversity will allow for a conversation to be started around these issues, and more solutions will be able to come from these new conversations and perspectives offered. People are trying to use their identities as superpowers, which is a powerful and amazing tool, but it is not always possible. Autism is now being recognized more frequently as a different way of thinking, not as a danger or something to be scared of; other disorders, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more, are still considered problematic, and even dangerous. Many people who support the Neuroqueer movement believe that people should be able to use their differences as superpowers, but there are many groups and individuals who are determined to stop them from doing so.