Jindal School of Psychology and Counselling, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India.
Centre for Neurodiversity Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India.
Elife. 2024 Oct 25;13:e104071. doi: 10.7554/eLife.104071.
The concept of neurodiversity embraces the idea that there are many different ways of perceiving, thinking about and responding to the world around us. Yet, many countries - including India, with its vast population - still struggle with this concept. Societal perceptions and stereotypes surrounding neurodiversity, often fuelled by ignorance and misinformation, contribute to the marginalisation and exclusion experienced by neurodivergent individuals. This article discusses the challenges and opportunities that neurodivergent students in Indian higher education face, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change to co-create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.
神经多样性的概念包含了这样一种观点，即我们感知、思考和应对周围世界的方式有很多种。然而，包括印度在内的许多国家，尽管人口众多，却仍然难以接受这一概念。社会对神经多样性的看法和刻板印象，往往是由于无知和错误信息造成的，这导致了神经多样性个体的边缘化和排斥。本文讨论了印度高等教育中的神经多样性学生所面临的挑战和机遇，强调了迫切需要进行系统性变革，以共同创造一个更加包容和平等的学习环境。
