Neurodiversity Thoughts
Aug 28, 2024 11:00:17 GMT
Post by Saathi on Aug 28, 2024 11:00:17 GMT
Hi everyone, recently I have facilitated various discussions on neurodiversity (ND) in social support spaces for LGBTQ+ people and it's making me think how neurotypical or not I am and what this means to me. I have been considering when I am activated too much or not activated enough and develop agency to be aware of greater choice socially. I've also looked back at my culture, parenting, education and social life.
Feel free to share what things you think, in terms of NeuroDiversity; are improving, what is still a barrier and how we can reduce stigma in society, or any other thoughts you have.
Over the last two years although I enjoy meeting people and working in-person with people but I am finding I am more focused working from home or in small teams. Working from can sometimes feel isolating (but less activating and calm - I have more focus) at times but I am fortunate to have a manager and team where we do regular weekly catch ups. This helps. When I used to work in office I was always feeling unsettled, either the lighting, where I sat in relation to others and the noise of an open planned office. So I guess I am on a journey to discover more about neurodiversity and in general how my mind functions.
Not sure if this website is useful but it's certainly helped me a little more >> exceptionalindividuals.com/candidates/neurodiversity-resources/neurodiversity-quizzes/
I've also discovered historical and famous people who have at least one type of ND. behavioral-innovations.com/blog/20-famous-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd/
I am also excited about this www.thebraincharity.org.uk/neurodiversity-arts-festival/
From the Brain Charity website John Anderson is The Brain Charity’s LGBTQ+ representative. Here, he shares his thoughts on LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity.
"Society is gradually accepting that all of our brains work in different ways—that there is no one ‘correct’ type of brain! A parallel to this is our gradual acceptance of the many identities that fall under the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) umbrella." read more .... www.thebraincharity.org.uk/lgbtqia-neurodiversity-neurodivergent-lgbtq/
Best wishes
Feel free to share what things you think, in terms of NeuroDiversity; are improving, what is still a barrier and how we can reduce stigma in society, or any other thoughts you have.
Over the last two years although I enjoy meeting people and working in-person with people but I am finding I am more focused working from home or in small teams. Working from can sometimes feel isolating (but less activating and calm - I have more focus) at times but I am fortunate to have a manager and team where we do regular weekly catch ups. This helps. When I used to work in office I was always feeling unsettled, either the lighting, where I sat in relation to others and the noise of an open planned office. So I guess I am on a journey to discover more about neurodiversity and in general how my mind functions.
Not sure if this website is useful but it's certainly helped me a little more >> exceptionalindividuals.com/candidates/neurodiversity-resources/neurodiversity-quizzes/
I've also discovered historical and famous people who have at least one type of ND. behavioral-innovations.com/blog/20-famous-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd/
I am also excited about this www.thebraincharity.org.uk/neurodiversity-arts-festival/
From the Brain Charity website John Anderson is The Brain Charity’s LGBTQ+ representative. Here, he shares his thoughts on LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity.
"Society is gradually accepting that all of our brains work in different ways—that there is no one ‘correct’ type of brain! A parallel to this is our gradual acceptance of the many identities that fall under the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) umbrella." read more .... www.thebraincharity.org.uk/lgbtqia-neurodiversity-neurodivergent-lgbtq/
Best wishes