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ADHD / Applied Behavioral Analysis / Autism / Coping strategies / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Hello, My Name Isn’t… Name Tags and Neurodivergence

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As a rule, I try to research the things I talk about here. Either by rooting around on the internet, perusing journals for some peer-reviewed studies, or crowd-sourcing on A …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Neurotypicals / Religion / The Church

Autism and Atheism: A Match Made In My Mind?

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Even though I’ve been a good, church-going southern boy my whole life, I’ve struggled to believe in God as presented by the church. The idea of an old dude sitting …

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ADHD / Autism / Holidays / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Rudolph and the Conditions of Neurotypical Acceptance

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Okay, this is another post I’m going to start the wrong way: with a disclaimer. I’m including one because this piece might just possibly piss off some neurotypical folks. Now, …

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ADHD / Autism / Impulsiveness / Neurodivergence / Uncategorized

Did I Say That Out Loud? Neurodivergence and Impulsive Behavior

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Living with neurodivergence, I am constantly dealing with impulsive behavior. Over the years, though, I’ve managed to rein it in a bit. Kinda sorta. Like, it’s still there but life …

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Who Was That Masked Man? Masking and Neurodivergence

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Imagine for a moment that you’re cosplaying at a big convention. But, you didn’t get to choose the character you’re playing. It was assigned by the convention organizers. The thing …

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ADHD / Autism / Coping strategies / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Building a Neurodivergent Life

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One thing I’ve noticed since I started writing about being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world is how easy it is to fall into angry, ranty posts. In the last couple …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity / Social interaction

Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent: It’s a Different World

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Okay, there may be some hurt feelings over this post. That may not be the best way to kick this off, but I want it out there. That way, when …

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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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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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The Difficult Art of Social Interaction

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Okay, you all know how important my morning routine is to me, and a big part of mine is watching CBS Mornings. The format and the subject matter are generally …

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