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fromPitchfork
1 hour ago
Humor

Emma-Jean Thackray: Weirdo

Emma-Jean Thackray's album 'Weirdo' creatively transforms grief into joy through rhythm, humor, and deep emotional resonance in her unique jazz-funk style.
#mental-health
Productivity
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Neurodivergence and the Myth of Laziness

Laziness is a misapplied label for neurodivergent experiences that oversimplifies real challenges.
Executive dysfunction creates barriers to task initiation and completion rather than resulting from a lack of motivation.
Rest is vital for recovery from neurodivergent burnout, contradicting the notion of earning a break through productivity.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be or overdiagnosing illness?

Anna's experiences in school and adulthood reveal struggles with self-esteem, impulsiveness, and feeling misunderstood, leading her to question if she is neurodivergent.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

8 Tenets of Dynamic Friendship for Neurodivergent Women

Neurodivergent women face unique challenges in forming friendships due to various social navigating difficulties.
Recognizing personal friendship needs and boundaries is vital for maintaining fulfilling connections.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

My son's ADHD and autism diagnosis led to mine. At 37, I struggled to accept it at first.

The discovery of being neurodivergent at 37 brought new understanding of personal challenges and community support.
Productivity
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Neurodivergence and the Myth of Laziness

Laziness is a misapplied label for neurodivergent experiences that oversimplifies real challenges.
Executive dysfunction creates barriers to task initiation and completion rather than resulting from a lack of motivation.
Rest is vital for recovery from neurodivergent burnout, contradicting the notion of earning a break through productivity.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be or overdiagnosing illness?

Anna's experiences in school and adulthood reveal struggles with self-esteem, impulsiveness, and feeling misunderstood, leading her to question if she is neurodivergent.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

8 Tenets of Dynamic Friendship for Neurodivergent Women

Neurodivergent women face unique challenges in forming friendships due to various social navigating difficulties.
Recognizing personal friendship needs and boundaries is vital for maintaining fulfilling connections.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

My son's ADHD and autism diagnosis led to mine. At 37, I struggled to accept it at first.

The discovery of being neurodivergent at 37 brought new understanding of personal challenges and community support.
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#literature
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Writing

An Acerbic Young Writer Takes Aim at the Identity Era

Tulathimutte's 'The Feminist' critiques a male character's failed feminism and its consequences on his psyche and relationships.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Books

In 'Life Hacks for a Little Alien', a little girl finds comfort in an unlikely source

Alice Franklin's debut novel explores the life of a neurodivergent girl seeking connection and understanding through a mysterious manuscript.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Writing

An Acerbic Young Writer Takes Aim at the Identity Era

Tulathimutte's 'The Feminist' critiques a male character's failed feminism and its consequences on his psyche and relationships.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Books

In 'Life Hacks for a Little Alien', a little girl finds comfort in an unlikely source

Alice Franklin's debut novel explores the life of a neurodivergent girl seeking connection and understanding through a mysterious manuscript.
more#literature
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
DC food

8 of the best sensory-friendly programs for kids in the D.C. area

Cultural institutions in D.C. are increasingly providing sensory-friendly programs to make arts experiences more inclusive for neurodivergent individuals and families.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Mental health

Find people who understand you and be kind to yourself': an expert guide to living well with neurodiversity

Celebrate achievements, forgive yourself, embrace neurodivergence as part of identity, prioritize self-care and understand how neurodivergence impacts life.
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