Who is Judy Singer?

Let’s say you are working with Billy, an 8-year-old child. As a pediatric therapist or teacher, you could use the information about Judy Singer and the concept of neurodiversity to support him in the following ways:

1. Introduction: You could introduce Billy to neurodiversity by explaining that everyone’s brain is different, like their hair or eye color. You could then talk about how some people have another type of brain, which is called being on the autism spectrum.
2. Use Judy Singer as a positive example: You could tell Billy about Judy Singer, who came up with the term “Neurodiversity” and has helped many people understand and respect different types of brains and ways of thinking.
3. Connect to Billy’s experiences: You could ask Billy if he knows anyone on the autism spectrum or if he has ever felt like his brain is different from others. You could then explain that being different is okay and that people like Judy Singer are working to make the world more inclusive and understanding for everyone.
4. Emphasize inclusion and respect: You could emphasize to Billy the importance of including and respecting others, regardless of differences in their brain or ways of thinking. You could also encourage Billy to ask questions and learn more about neurodiversity to become more understanding and accepting.

You can help Billy to understand and appreciate the diversity of brains and ways of thinking and to foster a more inclusive and respectful attitude toward others.