The neuroaffirmative approach is based on the understanding that people function differently – also neurologically. The idea stems from the international neurodiversity movement, which sociologist Judy Singer articulated in the 1990s with the concept of ‘neurodiversity’ – a movement away from viewing differences as flaws, and towards understanding them as variation. From a deficit viewpoint to a diversity perspective.

I like simple explanations – even when the subject is complex. They can create clarity and a common direction in a field where many speak from their own perspective.

Congratulations to the most wonderful Søstjerneskole on your 11th birthday

When I founded the school in 2014, the vision was to create a school program where autistic students could tolerate being, and where many years of struggle and school absenteeism could be alleviated.

To be different – not wrong!

So as Christmas approaches and it’s time for reflection on the past year, various thoughts come to mind.

I hope the new year brings with it acceptance of neurodiversity – in all ages, institutions, workplaces, social strata, and families.

DR is showing the documentary series ‘The School’s Lost Children’ in five episodes by Jens Langhorn – about involuntary school absenteeism.
Children with autism have always had a difficult time at school. Already in the 00s, we began to see more children with problems in addition to their autism. At the same time, the counties were abolished, specialized knowledge disappeared, the school law and the inclusion reform were introduced in the early 10s, and the pedagogue and teacher training colleges closed their special modules.