Shakespeare and Neurodiversity

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Seymour, L. (2025). Shakespeare and Neurodiversity (1st ed.). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009295932 · ISBN : 9781009295932 · Journal or book title : Cambridge University Press eBooks

Publication date: 10 Jan 2025 Added to AutiHub: 29 Sep 2026 Type: Book Article language: English

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Abstract

Shakespeare and Neurodiversity argues that the Shakespeare classroom should be a place where neurodivergent learners flourish. This Element addresses four key areas: questions of reasonable adjustments, the pace of learning, the issue of diagnosis, and Shakespearean neurodivergent futures in education. Throughout, the Element provides activities and theoretical explanations to enable students and educators to understand how these four areas of Shakespeare education have often been underpinned by ableism, but can now become sources of neurodivergent flourishing.

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118
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8 / 118 (6.8%) cited references include at least one author identified as autistic.
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16 / 136 (11.8%) names are linked to an author already present in AutiHub. 120 / 136 (88.2%) names are not yet linked.
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14 / 136 (10.3%)
Calculated across all author names detected in the cited bibliography. Among names linked to an author already present in AutiHub: 14 / 16 (87.5%). Distinct people identified as autistic: 13 / 120 (10.8%).
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