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Articles on Autistic experience, burnout, wellbeing, neurodiversity theory and practice, written from lived experience. Search, browse by topic, or start with the latest.
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The Mycelial Mind: NeuroKin Conversations Ep. 4 | Neurodivergent spirituality, Isolation, And Belonging
What does neurodivergent spirituality mean? David Gray-Hammond and Adele Murray explore spirituality, isolation and Autistic belonging.
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Matter and Anti-Matter: Being Multiply Neurodivergent in Addiction and in Recovery
I spent the first eighteen years of my life feeling like a broken neurotypical.The most common thing I heard from teachers and…
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What Does Autism Feel Like?
I am Autistic. I know this, not only because I was diagnosed after extensive assessment, but also because of my feeling of…
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Welcome to NeuroHub Connect: Autistic-Led Autism Support, Community and Training
Autistic-led autism support in one place: a free neurodivergent community, one-to-one peer mentoring, autism training and consultancy for professionals, Autistic Mental Health…
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Autism & How To Solve The NEET Problem
In recent dates the news in the united kingdom has been discussing how 25% of young people are not in education, employment,…
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Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress
Building on Luke Beardon’s golden equation of ‘autism + environment = outcome’ this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are…
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Supporting Autistic People: A Six-Point Framework
DGH Neurodivegent Consultancy uses a six point framework to support Autistic people. This article explains the basic principles behind this framework that…
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Lilipadding Through Autistic Burnout: A Practical Guide to Rehabilitation
Autistic burnout is a profound exhaustion stemming from unmet societal expectations. It manifests as brain fog, physical depletion, and loss of coping…
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Living Between Lilipads: A Philosophy For Neurodivergent Thriving (Part 1)
For Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people, life often feels like an endless demand to leap; from one task to another, from one…
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Lilipadding for Autistic People: Reducing Transitional Trauma for Monotropic Minds
Monotropism, and the subsequent work of Tanya Adkin in conceptualising Monotropic split, has been an incredibly meaningful set of ideas for the…
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Why Intersectionality is Important in Understanding Autism
The neurodiversity movement is at risk due to the exclusion of multiply marginalised Autistic voices. The intersectionality of identity shapes experiences of…
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Monotropic Split and Mental Health
Monotropic split, introduced by Tanya Adkin, explains how Autistic individuals experience cognitive overload and burnout due to forced attention to multiple demands.…
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An Autistic Addicts Journey
Almost 5 years ago I sat at my computer to write an article about my journey to self-forgiveness, acknowledging that I was…
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Am I Experiencing Autistic Burnout?
Autistic burnout arises from the relentless demands of a non-accommodating world, leading individuals to exhaust their cognitive resources. The concept of energy…
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Does autism define us?
The text discusses how autism significantly shapes both the experiences of Autistic individuals and society’s perception of them. It argues against the…
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2024: A Year of Change for Autistic Activism
In 2024, significant strides were made for Autistic liberation, showcasing both systemic failures and the strength of Autistic activism. This article focuses…
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Whitefield School Scandal: Autistic Children and Systemic Failures
Whitefield School in North-East London, catering to Autistic students, faced severe allegations of abuse between 2014-2017, including isolation and violence. Despite evidence,…
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The Link Between Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder
Our understanding of autism has grown exponentially since the days of Kanner and his ilk. Despite this, and the growing number of…
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A guide to autism and ADHD diagnosis in the UK
Everything you need to know about autism and ADHD diagnosis in the UK. From the barriers to access through to the process…
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Justice Sensitivity And Autism: What Is It?
Justice sensitivity. While broadly known of in the Autistic community, there is little discussed about it. When it comes to autism, this…
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Are social skills classes good for Autistic people?
Autistic people have been subject to accusations of lacking social skills and subsequent social skills training for decades. is this necessary, and…
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Stimming: Why do Autistic people need it?
What purpose does stimming serve? Is it something we should be trying to stop? What should we do if stimming becomes harmful?…
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