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How the new neurodiversity‑centered framework improves school mental‑health support for children versus classic diagnostic labels - contrarian

Yes, the new neurodiversity-centered framework gives schools a more adaptable, strengths-based toolkit than classic DSM labels for supporting students’ mental health. It shifts focus from deficit-based diagnoses to individualized support plans that respect neurodivergent identities while addressing co-occurring mental health challenges. Four core principles underpin the neurodiversity-centered framework that schools