Critical Social Inquiry 0250 - Autism & Neurodivergence in Psychology & Disability Studies (Neurospicy Reading & Research Group)

Officially, autism is a psychological and neurodevelopmental diagnosis as well as a disability. It is also a life experience, identity, and-for some-a source of power and point of pride, as part of a broader neurodivergence movement. In this discussion-centered course, we will read work about autism primarily by autistic writers (and illustrators) and will spend much of the course planning and carrying out scholarly and creative projects related to autism and/or other aspects of neurodiversity. Students are expected to enter the course with concrete ideas for their desired project, as well as familiarity and experience with autism and/or other aspects of neurodiversity. Personal, lived experience of neurodiversity is very much welcome and encouraged. Students across a range of disciplinary interests, including the arts (e.g., film, animation, graphic novels, music), are welcome. Please fill out the instructor permission form if interested: https://forms.gle/SQSZoAYKXV1dTAYU7 Keywords:Autism, autistic, neurodiversity, neurodivergence, disability

This course can be used to fulfill the Division II Project requirement Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time Library Materials: Welcome to the Autistic Community, ASAN; Existing Autistic, Megan Rhiannon; Neuroqueer Heresies, Nick Walker; Unmasking Autism, Devon Price; May Tomorrow Be Awake, Chris Martin; How Can I Talk If My Lips Don't Move, Tito Mukhopadhyay