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ADHD / Autism / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Sensory Processing Issues

More of My Weird Neurodivergent Quirks

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Today, I thought I’d give you another look at the weird shit I do. If you’re thinking, “Wait, didn’t you already do this?”, you are correct. That’s why the title …

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ADHD / Applied Behavioral Analysis / Autism / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Neurotypicals / Sensory Processing Issues / Uncategorized

Like a Different Language: Neurodivergence Acronyms and Terms

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Our world these days seems full of acronyms: LGBTQ, ADHD, JPEG, ATM, etc. It seems like we can’t speak without using a goddamned acronym anymore. Even shit you didn’t know …

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ADHD / Autism / emotions / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Self-care / Social interaction

Emotions and Neurodivergence

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Every now and then, I’ll hear some neurotypical person say that we shouldn’t be ashamed of showing what we’re feeling and that we shouldn’t judge others when they do. As …

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ADHD / Autism / Coping strategies / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Self-care / Sensory Processing Issues / Social interaction

My Weird Neurodivergent Quirks

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I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I sometimes fall into a ranty-ass mood here on Socially Awkward Weirdo. In fact, if you’re only exposure to me is this blog, …

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ADHD / Autism / Coping strategies / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Routine

Comorbid Autism and ADHD, aka AuDHD

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If you could see inside my brain — like in a cartoon — you’d find two weirdos arguing over how to get shit done. Or even just how to make …

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ADHD / Autism / neurodiversity

More About RSD aka Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

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Every now and then, the idea put forth by that picture you see up above pops into my head. And, it’s true. I’m a great co-worker. I can think outside …

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Autism / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Routine

Unwelcome Intrusions: Change and Neurodivergence

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A few months ago, I gave myself a treat and took a walk on the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department’s Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway. Running from just north of downtown …

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ADHD / Autism / emotional regulation / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity / Neurotypicals / Social interaction

The Uncanny Valley of Neurodivergence

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Question for my neurodivergent peeps: have you ever had an NT look at you like there’s a horn suddenly sprouting out of your fucking head? Yeah, me too. And, it’s …

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ADHD / Aging / Autism / neurodiversity

I’m Getting Too Old For This Shit: Aging and Neurodivergence

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So, I said last week that I want this to be a place where I talk about what it’s like to be a neurodivergent adult. Unfortunately, it’s turning out that’s …

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ADHD / Autism / Neurodivergence / neurodiversity

You Can Sit With Me, But It’s Gonna Get Weird: Life As a Neurodivergent Adult

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So, I’ve been pretty critical lately and it’s just barely possible I need to chill the fuck out. I mean, I don’t want to come off as some kind of …

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