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Medical vs Social Model of Disability: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective
The medical vs social model of disability shapes how neurodivergent individuals are understood and supported in society. If you’ve ever felt labeled as “deficient” or pressured to change who you are, you’re not alone. Many traditional frameworks focus on what is “wrong” rather than recognizing different ways of thinking, processing, and experiencing the world. Understanding the difference between the medical and social model of disability can help shift the narrative from def

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Aug 16, 20253 min read
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