This thread is the companion to our course unit Neurodivergence: A Living Tapestry of Minds in the classroom. In that article, I’ve laid out the base definitions of autism, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s, OCD, and how they can overlap.
I also share pieces of my own lived experience with AuDHD and how these different neurodivergences present in cisgender men and women. The article is there to give us a foundation, but this discussion is where we bring it to life.
If you live with a neurodivergence, I invite you to share your story... what traits stand out for you, what challenges you’ve faced, and the strengths you’ve discovered. If you are an ally or allistic (non-autistic) and want to learn how to better understand and support, this is also your place to reflect, ask questions, and learn directly from lived voices.
So... do you have a neurodivergence, or are you here as an ally seeking to understand? Share your perspective, your experiences, and your questions. This is the discussion post for the course article, and your voice is a vital part of weaving the tapestry.