Don't take anything as gospel!
Analogy: Neurodiversities as Flavors
paté de canada with corn chips and sour cherry
keep your mind open - you know you! you GET TO know you!
ADD/ADS without the Hyperactivity
back off from diagnosis self assessment get to know yourself
don't be too serious about it
self-diagnosing bashing
mac gyvering your way through life
ask on reddit: what neurodiversities do you have that are lesser known?
sharon's mom knew SO much AND was SO competent in using that knowledge
NEVER tell them they are stupid but find out how they understand the world in a different way
so since most people haven't won the life lottery like sharon with her mom we have more tips:
Sharon's sister: "You are two-faced" and meet yourself for the first time
if a teacher tells you "you cant do it" you can answer "maybe you are just not the right teacher for me"
IMPORTANT: think about your expectations for example: what do you usually do... imagine yourself at home, at work, at a party and what would you do 8 times out of 10? Do you like to be in a ballpark, in a swimming pool or on a race track?
you need the permission to call bullshit
let out who you are is helpful for example to find out HOW to deal with it, how people might react to that, how you can use it
search ADHD on instagram and go down the other hashtags
watch youtube videos and find people you like and can relate to
there is NO one size fits all
laboratory of US
the world is much more aware and you have unlimited ways of discovering and finding your preferred way of communication
Sharon's Calendar Moca
what is useful / works for you?
Thrive and not just survive
if something doesn't feel right: question it!
Wanting - Luke Burgis
Range - David Epstein
Interviews with Richard Branson
Ed Catmull from Pixar - Aphantasia
get into communitiesa TON of informationwhat does MINE feel like?be your own scientistbe curious and find out what fitswhere would you look to find out more about which Neurodiverse-Attribute could beAlex Tipsin Kids:think back your childhood (and life) if there is a pattern when people said something about youchoose your teachersHannah Gadsby Body of Work is a great resourceMBTI Test - with a grain of saltthe journey is precious and important!advice from the pregnancyWhy don't you just use...You have to be careful with lists, experts, therapists, research!Resources