Neurodivergence

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All things neurodivergent and relating to the broader neurodivergent community (and communities).

See also this community's sister subs Feminism, LGBTQ+, Disability, and POC

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Thought I'd get the ball rolling as this is empty!

I'm neamhsplach, I'm undiagnosed but I'm being screened for possible ADHD and/or dyspraxia because of some issues I've had with work.

I love Taskmaster and never miss an episode of The Blindboy Podcast. Looking forward to chatting to you all!

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm 31M with Dyspraxia/ASD. Diagnosed since I was very young, grew up with quite severe developmental delays and hypersensitivity etc. Nowadays I mostly get along fine.

I'll certainly follow this community but I must admit, perhaps controversially, that I'm not fond of the term "neurodiverse". I'm not just diverse, I have a disability. And if it were possible to cure it, I would.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I don't know if it's controversial but I struggle with the disability label too, as I masked a lot growing up. I get swayed from one side to the other as time passes.

For me there are parts of me that I don't want to be neurotypical like how NT small talk, social hierarchy, judgment, group politics etc works. I also like how I view and understand things.

There are parts like executive function deficits, hypersensitivity, difficulty understanding emotions and so on that I would like to get better at. So it's a mixed bag.