Periagoge
Scenario

When society focuses on deficits instead of differences

My son has autism and people keep telling me what he can't do but they don't see how he notices patterns in nature that I completely miss.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The deficit model of neurodivergence obscures the unique gifts and perspectives that different minds bring.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Learning disabilities and neurodivergent learning styles?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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