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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Self-care

Neurodivergence and Self-care? Again?

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On a recent Sunday morning, I had another of my internal debates. This one was about whether I should go to church or not. There were valid reasons not to …

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ADHD / Autism / Coping strategies / neurodiversity

Coping With Life’s Bullshit: Coping Skills and Neurodivergence

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Back in the spring, I attended an online presentation about neurodivergent students for my job (FYI, I am a writing tutor at the local community college). It wasn’t perfect–the presenter …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Social interaction

I Don’t “Look” Autistic? Fuck You

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Okay, I’m starting with a warning to all you neurotypical folks: this post may be a little rough for you to read. In fact, I’m probably going to come off …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Neurodivergence: An Evolutionary Advantage?

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Okay, by now you’ve probably noticed that I spend a lot of time on how society deals with neurodivergence. And, you’ve probably also noticed that most of it hasn’t exactly …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Cursed With Society: Social Interaction and Neurodivergence Part C

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In a recent sermon, my friend Michael Usey said that most of the time we want be self-sufficient, fully self-contained. This desire, however, is often shattered. Perhaps by the laughter …

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ADHD / Autism / heredity / neurodiversity

My Gift To You, Kids: Heredity and Neurodivergence

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Okay, I know a lot of these posts can come off like I want neurotypicals, extroverts, and other assorted “normal” people to eat a bag of diarrhea. And, while there …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Social interaction / Uncategorized

When the Tank Is Empty: Social Interaction and Neurodivergence Part Deux

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Okay, this is a follow-up to last week’s post about social interaction. In it, I told you how leaving the house is a major goddamn negotiation for me. And while …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Is It Worth It? Social Interaction and Neurodivergence

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This past Sunday, I did something that is a normal part of the morning for me: deciding whether to go to church. It was a Sunday after all, and part …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity

Embracing The Weird: Accepting My Neurodivergence

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Several years ago–almost 10, now that I think about it–I got some new glasses. They were my first pair of plastic frames in a long, long time. They were the …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity

Sexuality and Gender and Neurodivergence, Oh My!

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So, after a long (almost 3 years) period of self-enforced single life, I’m looking at dating again. To say that’s anxiety-inducing is a bit of an understatement. And, by “bit …

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