NeuroDIVERSE

The brain is complex & no 2 are alike… Paradoxically, patterns emerge when comparing 1000s Yet doing so forces exclusion At the heart of omission: avoidance, ignorance, bias, presumption, pain, loneliness Here, #neurodiverse perspectives are amplified, heard, shared, supported

As you may have seen, I'm going to present in this symposium about the usefulness of the concept of attention. Do you mind if I flush-out some of my argument? I want to make sure that it makes sense and easy to follow, so feel free to poke holes. Here goes:

I have trouble understanding and identifying my own emotions. Alexithymia is common amongst autistic people. I will often display an emotion that I see others doing in order to “pass”. image: @21andsensory linktr.ee/21andsensory #ActuallyAutistic #Alexithymia #AuDHD

My autistic ass needs you to be specific! Was just paying for take out and the person asked "would you like a receipt?" Me: "Sure, why not" Them: "OK it will be a few minutes" Me: "Oh, well don't worry about it then 🙂" Them: "🤔 The pizza isn't ready yet, just another few minutes please" Me: "😮 Oh THE PIZZA will take a few minutes. I thought you meant THE RECEIPT 😂" Them: "No sir, the receipt is quick" 🤣

@TSKAdventures @KristenBott I’m working on a similar list myself! I’d love to share lists/resources if amenable!

@KristenBott This is fabulous. I am beginning a sabbatical to author a faculty resource guide on best practices in the classroom with neurodivergent students. Buying your textbooks today!

The academic in me is giddy. The ND in me is (at least a tad more) validated. Keep doing what you do @KristenBott !!

I'm not yelling, I'm just autistic

Just because people with ADHD get stuck in decision paralysis doesn't mean that they don't also struggle with impulsivity. These are two different systems that can each go awry independently in the same person at the same time. And many ADHD'ers struggle with both

If you could, what would you tell your younger neurodivergent self?

For neurodivergent/autistic performers, public speakers, etc: Do you have stage fright, anxiety, or nervousness in public performances?

If autistics can learn to mask, then allistics can learn direct communication

Do you feel as autistics we are faced with a no win scenario in regards to telling others? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

Do you ever find yourself oversharing with complete strangers in social settings? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

#ActualyAutistic are you open about your Autism? Why (not)? #AskingAutistics

Wise words from Chris Bonello! If only everyone understood and thought like this!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Autism #Autistic #DifferentNotLess

Random and Foolhearty Experiment Poorly Conceived and Fools Rush In Where Angels Fear to Tread, No promises No demands If you are Autistic and looking for companionship with another Autist … here is a tweet you can interact with … maybe you will find who you are looking for

And AuDHD folx are consistently told they’re overthinking things…. And I wonder what that even means.

When they say "autistic people don't pretend play" yet you get so absorbed into an RPG video game that you forget what reality is

What are things that happen with untreated/unsupported ADHD? I hear there are lots of struggles, some that overlap with mental illnesses. I'm trying to learn more about the long-term implications of my own ADHD, treated only briefly (& unsuccessfully) w/ Ritalin in my teens.