Hey, look here.
Yes, look here.
Here is where we get together in a safe space to unpack the AuDHD identity in the context of our lives.
Because we are multidimensional human beings with joys and battle scars from our unique beginnings and lives in motion. Our stories pave the way for our way forward.
I’ve shared my journey in getting a “working diagnosis” of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a neurodivergence that commonly co-occurs with ADHD (up to 80-90%). From where I stand now, it felt as though I had to work very hard to get it.
Autism and ADHD: Why do some of us have an official diagnosis for one label and may not meet the clinical threshold for diagnosis for another?
This means that for those who have received the diagnosis, many more haven’t because the labels do not fully encapsulate our existential realities. You are still looking for some answers.
The thing is, our realities do not all fit into a neat box.
And what we have yet to understand is just how AuDHD manifests in people who have eclectic neurotypes, biology and lives that transcend beyond the narrow criteria of assessment, which were designed to be biased.
How does AuDHD manifest in a woman, whose biology changes across the month, larger biological transitions, and life circumstances that increase the demands on our energy.
Does a Label Matter?
It matters to know who you are. Whether you are diagnosed or not, seeking one, knowing who you are opens up a world of awareness and acceptance, integrating our sense of self and understanding what we need from ourselves and in our relationships.
Mostly, a label gives us a sense of validation so we can learn to accept what has been, our coping strategies, and to be at peace with all the parts of us that may currently live in disharmony, especially upon encountering triggers.
A Safe Space
In our search for glimmers that light up our nervous system, this space will help you to feel seen, validated, and soothed. I know it’s a space I hope existed when I wished someone would understand. You know what they say… If you want something done right, you must do it yourself.
I hope you join me in a beautiful theatre space in April as we collectively unpack the complexity of the AuDHD label that has yet to make it into the DSM.
Maybe because we just can’t be boxed neatly.
Together, we’ll explore an inclusive perspective of living as an AuDHDer (and the science!) and rally in:
- A Safe Space for Discovery: Share and reflect on your experiences in a system that often assesses us in isolation, overlooking our overlapping neurodivergent traits.
- Strengths & Empowerment: Celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives our neurotype offers.
- Interactive Engagement: Shape the discussion with live anonymised polls and contribute to a dynamic Q&A session to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
Perhaps we will even make history. Who’s in?
Join us here.
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