Intersectionality: Neurodivergence and other identities: Webinar 6
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Intersectionality: Neurodivergence and other identities: Webinar 6

ByJanine Booth

Intersectionality: Neurodivergence and other identities  On Sunday 18 February, the sixth of Red in the Spectrum’s series of ten Sunday evening Neurodiversity at Work webinars discussed intersectionality: neurodivergence and other identities. We looked at how the intersection of neurodivergence with aspects such as race, sex, sexuality and gender identity impacts on experiences, particularly at work….

Neurodivergent and LGBT+: intersecting identities

Neurodivergent and LGBT+: intersecting identities

ByJanine Booth

Neurodivergent and LGBT+: Intersecting identities It is increasingly claimed that: Neurodivergent (dyslexic, dyspraxic, ADHD, autistic etc) people are more likely to be LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or other non-cis/het) and vice versa. However: Many of the claims are anecdotal. Nearly all statistical evidence relates to autism, and to a lesser extent, ADHD. Evidence is…