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ADHD / Applied Behavioral Analysis / Autism / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Neurodivergence and Misanthropy

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I’m Not a Misanthrope, I Just Hate People In his Literary Hub essay, Misunderstanding Thoreau: Reading Neurodiversity in Literature and in Life, Steve Edwards says that much of what characterizes …

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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 / Applied Behavioral Analysis / 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 / Applied Behavioral Analysis / 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 / 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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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 / Holidays / neurodiversity / Sensory Processing Issues / Social interaction

Care and Feeding of Your Neurodivergent Family Member: Holiday Edition

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You may have a family member that is neurodivergent and secretly hates the holidays. Why? Because the holidays can be a fucking nightmare for us. Filled with crowds, uncomfortable situations, …

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