last thing, before I forget, is that i associate my neurology/neurodivergences with my gender pretty heavily. to me, theyre inextricable. so, i identify as "neuroqueer", as well. the definition i use is from this essay by Dr. Nick Walker:

NEUROQUEER: AN INTRODUCTION • NEUROQUEER

Nick Walker, PhD I originally wrote and published this piece in the Spring of 2015. This is an updated version, slightly revised and expanded in the Summer of 2021. The definitive, citable version of ...

it was pretty obvious from the beginning to everyone around me that i was multiply neurodivergent and disabled. when i watched TV, characters didnt rly act like me. it's how i knew i wasnt a girl or a boy. none of the performed roles were ones that fit me. thus, neuroqueer! its perfect 🥰🤓