Many researchers, parents, and people "on the autism spectrum" are embracing a new approach to autism spectrum disorders. They recognize that people with autistic symptoms process information, communicate, and experience their social and physical environment differently than neurotypical people, who don't have these symptoms. This approach is called:
A) the neurotypical approach.
B) neurodiversity.
C) the autism spectrum approach.
D) the savant syndrome approach.

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The approach that recognizes and embraces the differences in how people on the autism spectrum process information and experience the world is called neurodiversity. This approach celebrates and accepts the diversity of cognitive and neurological differences, rather than seeing them as a disorder or deficit. The other answer choices don't accurately reflect this approach.

Many Researchers, Parents, and People "On the Autism Spectrum" Are