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• Asperger’s Vs. Autism: What Exactly Is The Difference?

  01-08-2024 17:21 via technocracy.news
  
  It is important to clarify the usage of the terms neurodivergent, neurodiverse, and neurodiversity, which usually refers to autism. There is no medical diagnosis for “normal,” but there is a diagnosis for autism. High-functioning “Aspies” are seen throughout the tech world. ⁃ TN EditorAsperger’s syndrome is now considered part of the autism spectrum. But many people with the diagnosis still see themselves as Aspies.Asperger’s syndrome (aka Asperger&
  
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• Tech Insider: “Silicon Valley Was Built On Neurodiversity; That Is How We Got Here”

  01-08-2024 16:55 via technocracy.news
  
  Neurodiversity can include other aberrations but normally points to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), formerly called Asperger’s Syndrome. Silicon Valley is greatly and increasingly influenced by those who have ASD, forming an aberrant culture, unlike the rest of the world. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.Corey Weiss may not be adept at body language or social cues, but he knows software.
  Laser-focus on detail that comes with his place on the autism spectrum are part of what makes Wei
  
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• STEM Equity Report data reveals long road ahead

  01-08-2024 05:35
  
  The latest STEM Equity Monitor data released this week provides critical data points for understanding progress, gaps and, critically, the case study voices of girls, women and non-binary people in STEM.The post STEM Equity Report data reveals long road ahead appeared first on Science and Technology Australia.
  
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