optimist: the cup is half full pessimist: the cup is half empty transgender: the cup will tell you what it is
What’s the most helpful thing you’ve learned about ADHD? For me, it’s about motivation. Neurotypicals are (primarily) motivated by: • importance • rewards • consequences ADHDers are (primarily) motivated by: • interest • creativity/novelty • challenge • urgency
From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of steel. I aspired to the purity of the Blessed Machine.
New research paper:| "Flow activities have far-reaching consequences for autistic wellbeing and should be encouraged, rather than prevented, when designing supportive environments" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour is a theoretical social psychology journal covering human behaviour, psychology, sociology, social policy & more.
Me years ago: How do people not know the vhs tape in the box is not rewound purely by weight distribution. Me years later: I think I'm autistic.
Just learned about Justice Sensitivity in ADHD and I definitely think I have it 🙃 www.additudemag.com/why-am-i-so-...
Do you become overwhelmed or enraged by life’s unfairness and attacks on social justice? You may be experiencing the impact of a little-known ADHD trait called justice sensitivity.
Autistic sensory sensitivities are usually more than 'just being uncomfortable.' Sensory issues, such as loud noises, can be physically painful, can trigger automatic behavioural responses, can impact executive function, and/or have serious emotional impacts.
Spring here is still too cold for much to happen in the garden yet, but in the greenhouse, things are poppin' 🌱📸
