last updated: june 8th, 2021 7:35 pm.
welcome everyone! lets get started and learn a little something about neurodivergent people today !! :)click on the image to begin !!
DISCLAIMERS/IMPORTANT INFOas of 2022 I've decided to retire this site and stop updating it. i will keep it up so people can still access it and read it. I've since moved, deactivated accounts but I'm not going to update the credit to my current account to avoid unnecessary dms. Thank you to everyone who supported this site when it was actively being updated :)carrd created by a neurodivergent adult childerogatory on twitter <3disclaimer 1: if u have any questions about this carrd or want me to add something just message me on twitter. do not message me on my other social media platforms i will not answer.disclaimer 2: please do not dm me about discourse.(i.e what do you think about ____) its fine if you think i have misinformation, you can dm me if you want, i am open to being educated. i also encourage anyone who has questions to message me but also realize im not all knowing.important update: this update has nothing to do with the carrd itself but if you love this carrd please consider donating money to this gfm i started to raise money so me and my best friend who are both poc, autistic, and queer can move out of our abusive homes by next year. thank you!
gfm linkdisclaimer 3: please don't be rude or mean to me when i have misinformation in my carrd. i will block you. i'm learning just as much as everyone else about neurodiversity and i'm constantly updating the carrd with the best imformation i have. i know there will always be people who dont agree with certain things, this is why its important to do more research outside of carrds and use your personal judgement.important update 2: if you would like to translate my carrd into other languages you absolutely can! all i ask is that you dm me with the carrd link and credit me in the carrd when youre done so i can add it to this carrd! thank you :)go back :o) !!! - go forth :> !!!
what is neurodivergence?who can claim neurodivergence?general important terms to knowwhat are some ableist micro-agressions i may be using?/ableist organizations i may be supporting?what are some ways you can help neurodivergent people on the internet?what are some ways you can help neurodivergent people in real life?what is masking?what is stimming?what are hyperfixations/special interests?what is the difference between adhd and autism?is add and adhd different?/are there different types of adhd?can i call neurodivergent people the r slur? or if im neurodivergent can i reclaim the r slur?what are comorbid conditions?how do neurodivergent people experience gender identity differently from neuroatypicals/neurotypicals?other small things that arent talked about enough in neurodiversitygo back :o) !!!
what is neurodivergence?
the online definition of neurodiversity is a variation in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions.in other words, our brains function differently to those who are neurotypical. our brains cannot be "fixed" or "cured"; in fact, most people who are diagnosed with a neurodivergent disability or disorder were born neurodivergent, as our brains are quite literally wired differently.the term neurodivergent was coined in 1998 by australian sociologist judy singer, who helped popularize the concept along with american journalist harvey blume.go back :o) !!!
who can claim neurodivergence?
anyone under this list can claim neurodivergence: autism, adhd, learning disabilities, tourettes, ocd, did/osdd-1, misophonia and personality disorders
can i self diagnose?yes! as long as you do extensive research which is why i'm here to tell you all about neurodiversity! please, if you are reading this carrd, do not self dx based off carrds or a few tweets that talk about nd symptoms. too many times have i seen people claim neurodiversity without doing the proper research and even claim it to be quirky or 'hide' being neurotypical.
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here are some terms you definitely should know to be more educated on these conditions!
neurodivergent terms to know!
__ functioning: these are problematic terms used to invalidate neurodivergent people. low functioning means your symptoms cause a lot of problems in your life. high functioning means your symptoms do not effect your every day life much. there is no "low" functioning or "high" functioning and everyone has different experiences and struggles. no matter how much you struggle personally, you are just as valid as anyone else.
intrusive thoughts: these are unwanted, annoying, obsessive, and often frightening thoughts. they can sometimes be about what might happen to someone or a person they care about, or they can be about what someone might do to themselves or someone else. these are not the only type of intrusive thoughts though, its just any obsessive thought. many of us have intrusive thoughts about things we absolutely don't want to think about, and even may be thoughts about you being something you absolutely don't want to be percieved as.
autism terms to know!
autistic(s): used as a noun to describe autistic people, a term of empowerment
autist: a slur, do not ever say it if you are not autistic
aspec: does not belong to autistic people and is only used by misinformed doctors and autistics or people looking to start discourse
r-slur: i did a rundown of this slur here
allistic: refers to people who are not autistic
credit: thread by lilpeoplez on twitter
bpd terms to know!
read them here (not all of these are specific to bpd but are important to know in context of bpd)did/osdd-1 terms to know!
read them here
if theres terms on this list you would like me to add/remove please dm me, i want to include as much important terminology as possible for any of the neurodivergent identites! thanks :)
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what are some ways you can help neurodivergent people on the internet?
first and foremost you should understand not every neurodivergent person is the same. every individual needs different needs, so its best to ask your neurodivergent friend whats best for them personally. some things they need might not be on this list, these are just suggestions to help you out :)
one way to help is to use tone indicators. they let your friend know certain social cues through text without having to embrass themselves asking for clarificationanother way is to note their triggers. the best way to do this is to straight up ask them what they need to be trigger warned and what they need content warnedanother way is to be mindful when you are using quirky text styles. for example, replacing s's with z's, (poggerz, yez, shortz, etc) or writing your pronouns like "SHE%!HER&?" instead of she/her. the s and z's depend on the person as it can make it difficult to read sentences. but for your pronouns, it is best you write it without the extra characters as you display your pronouns publicly, where anyone can see them. the extra characters can be overwhelming and throw someone into sensory overload or panic attack.another way to help is to use double spaces. this is entirely up to the individual as some people have said double spaces make them uncomfortable, cause them to meltdown, or overall just dont need them. for those people, it is best you tw or cw double spaces when using them in tweets, posts, dms, and texts. double spaces can be really helpful for those with dyslexia or people who read fast and can easily miss words.
this is an example of double spaces
another way to help is to respect triggers that are not "popular" or "conventional" for you. for example, things like all uppercase letters in a tweet or text can be triggering for some. [THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF ALL UPPERCASE LETTERS] long paragraphs can be triggering for some. theres even some that are extremely specific that have to do with a certain song, tv show, or persons name. the easiest way to trigger warn something for someone, especially if they have a lot of triggers, is to use the phrase "[name] dont look" your friend can mute that phrase so that all their triggers can be covered when you tweet about something that triggers them.
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what is masking?
the dictionary definition of masking is artificially 'perform' social behavior that is deemed to be more 'neurotypical' or hiding behavior that might be viewed as socially unacceptable.masking is usually used when referring to autism, and even most autistic individuals have claimed the term as an autism exclusive term, however it is important to recognize that other disorders have used the same term, namely schizoid personality disorder. we have said it is okay for other neurodivergent individuals to use the term, as long as they use it to describe one certain thing they are masking and not describing it in the same way autistic people do.why would someone mask their social behavior?The biggest motivations for masking symptoms includes fitting in and increasing connections with others. the world teaches neurodivergent individuals that their social behaviors are weird and should be hidden. people treat individuals with neurodivergence like they dont know how to handle themselves and act as of they are dumb and helpless. however, these are all just stigmas around neurodiversity.
im neurodivergent and experience something like masking, but i dont resonate with the word masking, how do i explain what i experience?
many neurodivergent people have essentially been creating their own terms that are synonyms to masking, such as camouflage and concealing.
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what is the difference between adhd and autism?here is a pretty little venn diagram that lists the differences + similarities of autism and adhd !!! :3 its a common misconception that adhd and autism are the same disorder, however they are not. they are similar, yet so different at the same time.
venn diagram made by @tfw-adhd on tumblr!
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tw + cw r slur mention at bottom of section
can i call neurodivergent people the r slur?
the answer to this question will always be no. the r slur is very offensive to so many individuals even if your friend has given you the "r slur pass"
if im neurodivergent can i reclaim the r slur?
only those with intellectual disabilities can reclaim the r slur. it will never be yours to reclaim if you are neurotypical, neurAtypical, or even neurodivergent that is not disabled.more on that hereits important to note, even if you can reclaim the r slur, make sure your other disabled friends are alright with you saying it around them. as someone who's autistic, the r slur still makes me extremely uncomfortable and because of that i do not say it or feel comfortable with others saying it around me.
what is the r slur?
the r slur stands for retard, or retarded. it used to be a medical term to describe mentally disabled individuals. however, the term is now outdated and no longer used in the medical field. it is now known as a derogatory slur. the problem is this slur is normalized and is used to describe anyone who is dumb, stupid, or anything really. it is ingrained in peoples everyday vocabulary and that needs to change. it is an extremely offensive slur.
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here is a list of learning disabilities and any existing carrds i can find providing information on them
dyslexia
dysorthography
dysgraphia
dysnomia
intellectual disability
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here is a list of personality disorders and any existing carrds i can find providing information on them
visit this link to see information on all the personality disorders !
cluster a personality disorders
* cluster a personality disorders are characterized by odd, eccentric thinking or behavior.*
schizoid personality disorder
schizotypal personality disorder
cluster b personality disorders
* cluster b personality disorders are characterized by dramatic, overly emotional or unpredictable thinking or behavior.*
antisocial personality disorder
histrionic personality disorder
narcissistic personality disorder
cluster c personality disorders
cluster c personality disorders are characterized by anxious, fearful thinking or behavior.
avoidant personality disorder
dependent personality disorder
obsessive-compulsory personality disorder (not the same as ocd)