As of today my January Fundraiser is now open (limited to the first 5 people who book via the link below). January’s Fundraiser & Update About Previous Fundraisers Earlier this month we got some of our RV repairs done (thanks … Continue reading 1 hour Zoom One to One “Ask Me Anything” Session are BACK!!!
I firmly believe that the term ‘NeuroTypical’ does not represent humanity’s default state but rather a median or average that our society has been structured to accommodate (at the expense of those of us who are outliers). Continue reading Do NeuroTypical People REALLY Exist?
This empowering workbook designed to help children and young people develop a positive understanding around their Autistic identity.
Continue reading Available NOW: Autism, Identity and Me Workbook for Children and Young People Aged 10+ and Parent Guide!!!
Because there are many ways a person’s brain and nervous system can diverge from average, what each NeuroDivergent Person needs to succeed can often vary greatly, depending on the individual you ask.
Continue reading What NeuroDivergent People Need to Be Successful in the World
Although I found out about my NeuroDivergence when I was 29, I didn’t suddenly “become” NeuroDivergent (or Autistic) when my Autism was diagnosed in the fall of 2016. Because Autism is one of many lifelong forms of NeuroDivergence, I was … Continue reading Inclusion, NOT Segregation, Through Universal Design
The workplace problem (struggling to find suitable equitable employment that pays a living wage) is one of the most significant obstacles many NeuroDivergent adults face.
Too many of us are stuck in workplaces that burn us out, leaving us in survival mode. Continue reading NeuroDivergent Employment is Just ONE Problem We Need to Correct to Make a More Neuro-Inclusive World
Neuro-Inclusion, the practice of creating inclusive and safe spaces for people of all brain types, is a powerful concept. It signifies that everyone is valued and included in our society regardless of their neurological makeup. This is inclusion and accessibility not just for NeuroDivergent People but for everyone with a brain. Continue reading What is Neuro-Inclusion?
Many NeuroDivergent People live in a world where the environment is perpetually neglecting our needs, which adds increased daily stress to our lives. This is further complicated by the fact that the people around us are often inflexible and impatient with us when we struggle to assimilate easily into the spaces around us. Continue reading A World Designed to Cater to “the NeuroTypical Average”
I tried to “tell an adult” about my bullies. However, my teacher was no help. Apparently, (according to my teacher) if I wanted the other kids to leave me alone, I should simply “act normal” (something I didn’t know how to do). My teacher said that if I changed my behavior, the other kids would leave me alone. Continue reading Other People’s Assumptions, Biases, & Stigma Leading to the Othering and Dehumanization of Neuro-Minorities
Neurodivergent Burnout (not a medical term, but, unfortunately, a common experience among NeuroDivergent People) is a state of intense physical and mental exhaustion NeuroDivergent People may experience (usually lasting for three months or more). It’s a result of prolonged exposure to heightened stress, a consequence of living in a world designed for Neuro-Average people that often overlooks our unique needs. Without adequate support, the chronic mismatch of expectations and capabilities leads to this unique type of burnout.
When a NeuroDivergent Person is burned out, we may experience a decrease in our ability to carry out skills needed to cope with daily life or other tasks and functions that are usually much easier for us. We may also struggle to have energy for (or find joy in) activities that once gave our lives pleasure and meaning. Continue reading NeuroDivergent Burnout the Silent Killer
