A career or skills mismatch can lead NeuroDivergent humans to breakdowns and burnouts.

NeruoDivergence, Autism, ADHD, and Finding a Career that Works for YOU

NeuroDiversity means someone else loves doing that work you hate (and is skilled in areas you aren’t). Let someone else do the work you aren’t good at and hate doing (when possible).
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The History of the Puzzle Piece (a Controversial Symbol for Autism and Autistic People), ABA, Conversion Therapy, & Autism Speaks

When I see a puzzle piece, I think of ABA as “missing a piece” and “building a person” (because I know the history). To me, it will always be something ugly.
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Gate-Keeping is Gross (it’s also exclusionary and elitist): Self-Identified Autistic and Other NeuroDivergent Humans are Valid

I am diagnosed Autistic and ADHD, but I didn’t magically become Autistic, and ADHD when I was diagnosed, and my diagnosis is NOT what makes me Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD).
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