Neurodiversity movement support was related to supporting promoting communication through any effective method rather than prioritizing verbal speech, and for autistic leadership and consultancy in intervention decision-making, with reduced support for leadership from parents and professionals. 7/

Perhaps unsurprisingly, participants viewed "neurodiversity" as primarily descriptive (about neurocognitive differences but not behavior), whereas the "neurodiversity movement" was more prescriptive and political about reforming society for neurodivergent people. 8/