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Sitaare Zameen Par: Will Aamir Khan’s new film rewrite the script for the neurodivergent? | Health

Sitaare Zameen Par: Will Aamir Khan’s new film rewrite the script for the neurodivergent? | Health

Rishabh Jain is in his late 20s. He loves baking cookies, enjoys spreading laughter through comedy, and most of all, he is passionate about acting. Ever since he was 7 years old, Rishabh has been the “family entertainer” at his home and dreamt of seeing himself on the big screen. His dream is finally coming true. Rishabh, who has been braving the lesser-known Fragile X Syndrome, is one of the 10 neurodivergent individuals who are making their Bollywood debut with Aamir Khan’s upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par celebrates neurodivergent voices on-screen. Disability rights advocates hope that this casting of authentic people dealing with Autism, Down’s Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome in a mainstream Hindi movie, challenges long-standing stigmas, redefines talent, and opens doors to inclusion and empathy among the country’s neurotypical population. “10 faces – neurodivergent individuals play themselves redefining representation in mainstream Indian cinema. After years of stories being told about them, it’s finally time for stories told with them… We hope with warmth, laughter and tender moments, this …

Is it OK to use the term ‘neurospicy’ when talking about autism and other neurodivergences? | Health News

Is it OK to use the term ‘neurospicy’ when talking about autism and other neurodivergences? | Health News

Language trends change quickly at the hands of social media users. They explode into our screens, rather than slowly evolve. This can change the ways we talk about diagnoses such as autism and concepts like neurodiversity.But before we use a term, we should look at how it came to be and what it means to people. So where does the new word “neurospicy” come from? And why do some people embrace it, while others reject it? First, let’s unpack ‘neurodiversity’ The term neurodiversity evolved collectively in the mid-1990s in an online space dedicated to autistic people.The term refers to the neurological diversity found across the human species. It is a way to include brains and minds that diverge from what society considers neurologically typical or “neurotypical”. Australian sociologist Judy Singer first used the term in academia in her 1998 honours thesis and it made its way to mainstream media the same year. The terms neurodivergent and neurotypical are now well studied and well defined by academics and the neurodiversity movement. Outside of this, though, language …

Autism month: Sanya Malhotra champions inclusivity, attends opening of ‘So-Hum Smiles’ school for neurodivergent people

Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra continues to captivate audiences both on and off the screen. As April is observed as the autism month, the actor graced the opening ceremony of ‘So-Hum Smiles’, a specialised school and therapy center dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals. The institution, backed by an NGO- So-Hum Parivar Foundation, works in the field of education and awareness for individuals with special needs. Sanya’s presence at the event underscored her commitment to the school’s noble cause. Actor Sanya Malhotra at the opening of ‘So-Hum Smiles’ The actor, who was seen in recent projects such as Sam Bahadur, Jawan and Kathal, lauded the institution and emphasized that it has a role beyond mere therapy as it also embodies values of inclusivity, empowerment, and empathy. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! The 32-year-old highlighted the urgency of such initiatives in providing assistance to neurodivergent individuals. While attending the event in Delhi on April 14, Sanya said, “It’s absolutely critical to find a structured yet flexible …