Change the words, change the world | Hannah Johnson Toyne | TEDxArden University Manchester

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This talk examines neurodivergence, and the impact of language, labels, and societal expectations on those who think and experience the world differently. Blending lived experience with psychology and social insight, the talk challenges traditional ideas of “normal” and argues that autism and ADHD should be understood as natural forms of human variation rather than deficits or disorders. It also highlights the strengths often associated with neurodivergence, including creativity, empathy, innovation, and deep focus, while advocating for environments where all kinds of minds can thrive. Hannah Johnson Toyne is an English Language Lecturer and Neurodiversity Network Co-Chair at Arden University, as well as a psychology researcher and neurodiversity advocate. With a background in language teaching, linguistics, and psychology, her work explores the intersection of lived experience, education, and neurodiversity. She is particularly interested in late-diagnosed neurodivergence, identity, a

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