Dive into a collection of articles that amplify neurodivergent voices, support a more thorough understanding of neurodiversity, and challenge common misconceptions.

Neurodivergent friendly recruitment
Jill Corbyn Jill Corbyn

Neurodivergent friendly recruitment

Recruitment and employment processes can be baffling, and often seem to test social skills and ‘culture fit’ rather than competence to fulfil the role and ‘culture add’. We are excited to try a new way of recruiting and a new way of working.

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How authentic is neurodivergent media representation?
Iqra Babar Iqra Babar

How authentic is neurodivergent media representation?

Neurodivergent representation in media is something that has often been historically misrepresented. There is however, an abundance of characters that can be described as ‘neurodivergent coded’; characters that are given ND (neurodivergent) traits and characteristics but are never confirmed by the writers as being ND, which leads to their characterisation feeling tokenised, or that the traits that we experience are seen as something ‘trendy’.

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Fawn: the trauma response that is easiest to miss
Trauma Geek Trauma Geek

Fawn: the trauma response that is easiest to miss

Fawning is taking care of others by suppressing my own emotions, needs, or identity. It’s something I’ve done since I was a very small child, and it’s something that I observe people doing around me almost every day..

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A neurodiversity paradigm lens on polyvagal theory
Trauma Geek Trauma Geek

A neurodiversity paradigm lens on polyvagal theory

People keep asking me how the Autistic community views polyvagal theory. Right now, I can’t speak for the community’s perspective. People are just now learning about the theory, so we don’t have any consensus data from the Autistic community about agreement or disagreement. I can, however, speak for myself as an Autistic researcher and educator.

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Autistic Traits vs Autistic Trauma
Trauma Geek Trauma Geek

Autistic Traits vs Autistic Trauma

This list is based on my personal experience, with edits to my original list made after hearing from other #actuallyautistic people. I continue to be open to feedback from the autistic community regarding this list, and I will update or edit this post to reflect that feedback.

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Working full time
Adam Fare Adam Fare

Working full time

Only around 2 in every 10 Autistic people (with a diagnosis) is in employment. The world of employment can be a minefield for Neurodivergent people. It’s something I have tried to navigate for about 6 years now, and one I’ve had mixed results with.

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