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Learn more about what we discussed in the session!

Defining neurodiversity/neurodivergence: https://neuroqueer.com/neurodiversity-terms-and-definitions/ 

Person first language: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/ 

Masking study: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/aut.2020.0083 

Trauma and neurodivergence: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/blog/unsafe-unheard-misunderstood-trauma-neurodiversity/ 

Loop Earplugs: https://us.loopearplugs.com/ 

Self-Diagnosis: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neurodiverse-age/201912/is-psychiatric-self-diagnosis-valid 

Universal Design for Learning: https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

B.I.T.C.H. test - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Intelligence_Test_of_Cultural_Homogeneity

Encanto - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/therapists-education/202201/what-encanto-taught-me-about-vulnerability-and-relationships