S.C.W.A.A.M.P. and Johnson

 While reading Privilege Power and Differences by Allan G. Johnson, a reading which I read prior in FNED 101, I have learned he speaks greatly of Racism, sexist, and gender identity. One thing I noticed wasn't ever mention was the topics of Neurodiversity. This is a topic that I am very immersed and involved in and was a little surprised lack of mention the different types of neurodivergencies as well as zero mention of ablism in this passage. Growing up as an Autistic child, many classroom settings, social interactions, teaching styles, and social mannerisms showed the true depths of social privilege many students had. The fact that there wasn't a singular mention of the social prejudice surrounding neurotype was very disheartening. In the education system, students with autism, ADHD, Anxiety, etc. get bullied everyday by people using the "R" word or the term "SPED." This was originally used in the education system for students with different mental disabilities now as of recent years has been taken out of context of the education field and is now being pivoted against neurodivergent people in daily life. 

  Johnson made it very clear that he was about inclusivity for all diversity but this is such a crucial topic that has been around for century that he just seemingly disregarded. If this was 60 years ago neurodivergent individuals wouldn't of even been allowed into public school let alone apart of this conversation. They have been forced and undergo being put into insane asylums where they were treated horribly, to cruel and unusual punishment and test runs of such. Johnson should of included neurodiversity in his discussion because there is privilege when it comes to being neurotypical. Understanding social cues, sarcasm, subtle facial movements and knowing the meaning of them, what words mean and why people can and can't say things, being able to focus, not getting overwhelmed over the fabric of cloths on your skin or how loud a car goes by, the list continues but to finalize my point. I believe that Johnson should of discussed how neurotypes play an effect on how privilege and prejudice play in effect to our society.

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  1. MylesSeptember 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM

    I love how you brought up that is important to acknowledge neurotypes. I grew up my entire life dealing with these types of issues and it has made it incredibly hard to get to the point I am at with school and I've received little to no help at all with it.

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  2. Tiaja G.September 10, 2024 at 6:42 PM

    As someone who works with young children with autism, ADHD and more, I love that this topic is brought into the conversation. Your passage emphasizes the importance of social acceptance in all capacities and due to the increase in numbers we see in bullying, this is a conversation that should potentially be encouraged to have at school appropriate levels.

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  3. AlanaSeptember 10, 2024 at 7:38 PM

    I think its very important you brought up the lack of discussion of neurotypes in this reading and I think this goes to show how many privileges, like being neurotypical, go overlooked and how we need to be constantly adapting and changing as a society to try to learn and improve.

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  4. Ms. Moreau's Literacy BlogSeptember 10, 2024 at 7:43 PM

    I am going into special education and I really enjoyed your points about neurodivergencies struggles inside the education system and in life itself. I also agree wiht your point of how there was not enough talk about neurodivergencies issues in this reading and they should be represent in here as well.

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  5. Raine BeausoleilSeptember 15, 2024 at 1:19 PM

    I agree the mention of ND people is very important. Being autistic as well I also faced a lot of challenges in the schooling system

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  6. Dr. Joyce StevosSeptember 23, 2024 at 8:42 AM

    Thank you for bringing this topic to our attention!

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