Summary
This narrative review by Sonuga-Barke and Thapar (2021) examines the neurodiversity concept—the proposition that neurological variation should be understood as natural human diversity rather than disorder—and evaluates its utility for clinical practice and scientific research. Published in The Lancet Psychiatry, the paper likely considers both the conceptual strengths and practical limitations of applying neurodiversity frameworks to conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The authors appear to offer a measured assessment of how this framing might influence clinical care, research priorities, and service provision.
Regional applicability
This paper addresses conceptual and clinical frameworks applicable to psychiatric and neurodevelopmental practice globally, including the United Kingdom. UK clinicians and researchers working within NHS and academic settings may find direct relevance to current debates around diagnostic labelling and person-centred care models, particularly given recent shifts in UK policy towards neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
Key measures
Qualitative assessment of neurodiversity concept utility; clinical and scientific applicability
Outcomes reported
The paper examines the conceptual utility and clinical applicability of the neurodiversity framework. It appears to assess whether the neurodiversity concept provides practical benefit to clinicians and researchers working with neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions.
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