Neurodivergence
For many of us we struggled for years to try and explain to doubters what our unique experiences are. Maybe some of these terms we have developed will be helpful for you.
📖 Tap a term to explore the full meaning.
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Masking
The learned or unconscious suppression of natural behaviors, needs, or expressions to meet dominant expectations…
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Executive Function
Executive Function refers to the suite of cognitive processes responsible for planning, initiation, working memory,…
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Clarity Crime
Clarity Crime is the social punishment that occurs when someone asks a direct, reasonable question…
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Translation Tax
Translation Tax is the emotional and cognitive toll of converting your internal experience into socially…
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Shadow Feeling
A vague, persistent sense that something is wrong or that something bad is coming, even…
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Avoidance Shame Spiral (A.S.S.)
The avoidance shame spiral describes a repeating cycle: a person avoids a task or responsibility, feels…
