Beyond Productivity: Envisioning Inclusive Economic Models for Autistic Families
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A recent heartfelt article in Newsweek captures the deep-seated fears and challenges that come with parenting an autistic child, framed within the broader societal context that often emphasises productivity and conformity. The author’s narrative starkly illustrates how the medical model of disability, which focuses on diagnosing and ‘fixing’ deviations from the norm, can exacerbate parental anxiety. This model, dominant in the U.S., implicitly suggests that success and worth are measured by an individual’s capacity for independence and productivity - values deeply embedded in neoliberal capitalism.
Beyond Productivity: Envisioning Inclusive Economic Models for Autistic Families
Beyond Productivity: Envisioning Inclusive…
Beyond Productivity: Envisioning Inclusive Economic Models for Autistic Families
A recent heartfelt article in Newsweek captures the deep-seated fears and challenges that come with parenting an autistic child, framed within the broader societal context that often emphasises productivity and conformity. The author’s narrative starkly illustrates how the medical model of disability, which focuses on diagnosing and ‘fixing’ deviations from the norm, can exacerbate parental anxiety. This model, dominant in the U.S., implicitly suggests that success and worth are measured by an individual’s capacity for independence and productivity - values deeply embedded in neoliberal capitalism.