Critical Social Inquiry 0250 - Autism & Neurodivergence in Psychology & Disability Studies

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/D3aYWfU89VxnaoyHA Keywords:Autism, autistic, neurodiversity, neurodivergence, disability

In/Justice Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time Library Materials: Please list below library materials needed for this course. These may include books, e-resources, journals, films, streaming audio, etc. A Kind of Spark, Elle McNicoll; Welcome to the Autistic Community, ASAN; Neuroqueer Heresies, Nick Walker; The Secret Life of a Black Aspie: A Memoir, Anand Prahlad; All the Weight of Our Dreams, edited collection; How Can I Talk, If My Lips Don't Move, Tito Mukhopadhyay; Autism is Not a Disease, Jodie Hare; May Tomorrow Be Awake, Chris Martin; Self-Care for Autistic People, Megan Neff