This morning I have my assessment for ADHD, with Psychiatry UK, and I expect to be diagnosed with ADHD, although my imposter syndrome is worried I’m wrong. If I’m wrong, I may have to publicly eat my words, as I have been describing myself as ‘AuDHD’ for several months. A ‘queer AuDHDer’ in fact, asContinue reading “My ADHD assessment is today… yikes!”
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Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity
Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity: The Power and the Paradox An informal discussion between Charlie Hart and Georgina Shute, exploring the complexities of neurodivergent self-identifying and labels, delving into the validity and impact of self-diagnosis. Gina: Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity can be both powerful and paradoxical (something with two meanings that don’t make sense together). MyContinue reading “Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity”
Neurodivergent Suicides are preventable
Those who are Autistic and/or ADHD are at far higher risk of suicide. And the official figures don’t even include those who go undiagnosed, struggling to cope, not knowing why. Many of these suicides could be prevented, if it was easier to get screened for neurodevelopmental conditions, and easier then to access neurodivergent-friendly mental healthContinue reading “Neurodivergent Suicides are preventable”
Happy birthday ADHZee
It is my daughter Zee’s 15th birthday today. She is diagnosed autistic, and self-identified with ADHD (lost in some endless NHS waiting list). Zee loves baking, and one of her presents was a huge bottle of vanilla extract. “I must bake cupcakes immediately” she said. She made the cake mixture, was about to put theContinue reading “Happy birthday ADHZee”
Enjoying looking through old blogs
Order and chaos in our AuDHD household
You might recall, I shared a couple of extracts from my school reports for ADHD Awareness Month. Some of you may be surprised I still have them, that they were not lost years ago. I found my school reports quite by chance, in the bottom of an old carrier bag full of jumbled up photos,Continue reading “Order and chaos in our AuDHD household”
Blue Pumpkins… Just don’t
Considering buying a blue pumpkin for your autistic child this Halloween? Just don’t. It is not fair to disclose their neurotype to complete strangers in this way, and ‘other’ them. On the unlikely off-chance they get shamed by somebody answering the door, for not communicating as expected, or not being dressed up enough, then hereContinue reading “Blue Pumpkins… Just don’t”
Personal brand or persona
My take on the conversation about ‘personal brand’. In my view, this is much the same as our ‘persona’, i.e., the public face we present to the world, to project a certain image, to present ourselves in a positive light. Creating a personal brand can help us gain influence, power, and market share. Personal brandContinue reading “Personal brand or persona”
Exclusion from University
I have been watching TEDx talks on YouTube recently, especially from other neurodiversity advocates in the UK. My most shout-out-loud relatable moment yet was from Alex Partridge. Like Alex, I also experienced my parents turning up unexpectedly at my student accommodation bearing a recorded delivery letter confirming I had been excluded from university. For me,Continue reading “Exclusion from University”
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