Sometimes I Hate Telling People I’m Neurodivergent
The medical model conjures up a great deal of fear. It is hyper-focused on what’s wrong. When that’s all people see, of course telling people you’re neurodivergent comes with reluctance.
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The medical model conjures up a great deal of fear. It is hyper-focused on what’s wrong. When that’s all people see, of course telling people you’re neurodivergent comes with reluctance.
When you are wired for truth yet societal traditions model repressing truth or even marginalizing individuals for speaking it, then it is no surprise that you wouldn’t want to get out of bed to meet the world.
“Not liking change” is an ambiguous statement in and of itself because, in truth, a lot of people don’t necessarily like or immediately adapt well to change — especially changes in routine — whether they are neurodivergent or not.
It’s important to remember that the allopathic medical model was not designed to cater to the needs of neurodivergent individuals who may express and process/experience pain differently than neurotypical individuals.
When you defy convention, sometimes people and society at large present antagonistic forces that don’t appreciate what you bring and need.
Producer, writer, and autism advocate Scott Steindorff spoke with the On the Verge team about his documentary, Understanding Autism, and about the need for autistic representation in entertainment.
Openly autistic painter and creator of the Sensory Gated Art genre spoke with Aspiritech’s On the Verge team about her neurodivergent-friendly art and creative drive.
Zavikon founder and CEO Rebecca Beam talks with the On the Verge podcast team at Aspiritech about the cultural shift toward neuroinclusion in the workplace.
Self-care isn’t selfish. Find out how to pay attention to the needs of your body and mind to support your health and happiness.
Rather than forcing neurodivergent staff to conform to neurotypical standards, we provide flexibility in communication, sensory adaptations, and working styles, enabling our workforce to thrive.
The medical model conjures up a great deal of fear. It is hyper-focused on what’s wrong. When that’s all people see, of course telling people you’re neurodivergent comes with reluctance.
When you are wired for truth yet societal traditions model repressing truth or even marginalizing individuals for speaking it, then it is no surprise that you wouldn’t want to get out of bed to meet the world.
“Not liking change” is an ambiguous statement in and of itself because, in truth, a lot of people don’t necessarily like or immediately adapt well to change — especially changes in routine — whether they are neurodivergent or not.
It’s important to remember that the allopathic medical model was not designed to cater to the needs of neurodivergent individuals who may express and process/experience pain differently than neurotypical individuals.
When you defy convention, sometimes people and society at large present antagonistic forces that don’t appreciate what you bring and need.
Producer, writer, and autism advocate Scott Steindorff spoke with the On the Verge team about his documentary, Understanding Autism, and about the need for autistic representation in entertainment.
Openly autistic painter and creator of the Sensory Gated Art genre spoke with Aspiritech’s On the Verge team about her neurodivergent-friendly art and creative drive.
Zavikon founder and CEO Rebecca Beam talks with the On the Verge podcast team at Aspiritech about the cultural shift toward neuroinclusion in the workplace.
Self-care isn’t selfish. Find out how to pay attention to the needs of your body and mind to support your health and happiness.
Rather than forcing neurodivergent staff to conform to neurotypical standards, we provide flexibility in communication, sensory adaptations, and working styles, enabling our workforce to thrive.
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