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KMID : 0894920220220010001
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Journal of the Korean Association for Persons with Autism
2022 Volume.22 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.29
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Exploring Strengths-Based Approaches for Neurodiversity Education
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Lee Weon-Hee
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Abstract
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Neurodiversity education focuses on individual strengths for developing the potential of neurodiversity students. In this study, we explored how the strength-based approach, which has been emphasized in neurodiversity, could be implemented in the inclusive education and career education process. Research that applies the neurodiversity paradigm in the field of special education in Korea is lacking; hence, we looked at specific approaches focusing on foreign literature. The specific research contents first presented the necessity of the neurodiversity paradigm and the expected benefits when applied to the field of special education. Next, the seven elements of positive niche construction, which is a strength-based approach, applied in the context of inclusive education and specific application methods are presented. Finally, a strength-based approach that can be applied in higher education and employment situations for a patient with autism spectrum disorders was reviewed using SAP SE's AaW program. A strength-based approach based on the concept of neurodiversity would transform the deficit-centered paradigm into a strength-based paradigm in the field of special education. Therefore, neurodiversity students would be able to understand and accept their identity and develop a career path suitable based on their individual characteristics. Furthermore, educational members could create a positive educational culture by recognizing neurodiversity students as beings with diversity and differences.
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KEYWORD
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Neurodiversity, Strength-Based Approaches, Positive Niche Construction, Diversity and Differences
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