Little Missed Neurodivergence: ADHD + Autism

Hey, folx. Here is continuation of Episode 24, as promised. x Lauren

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In Singapore, there are a few recognized lanyards that will help identify someone with a (hidden) disability such as Autism. The caveat is that not everyone will understand what being autistic or wearing such a lanyard means exactly, but at least it is enough to convey that the wearer needs some form of accommodation or help! x Lauren

My younger self would not believe what a recluse I have become but the truth is that staying home helps so much with managing my ADHD + Autism overload/overstimulation/overwhelm. I did not realize that keeping to my little isolated bubble had this effect to the point of having imposter syndrome about my late diagnoses, until I ventured into the minefield of the big wide outside! Is this relatable to anyone else? x Lauren

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How my first appointment with the occupational therapist went, and attending a therapeutic group where I learned about small talk as a skill that I am simultaneously very good and really bad at. Trigger warning for mention/reference to certain sensitive topics.

Seriously, is there a how-to-socialize handbook that everyone else has which someone forgot to pass along to me? x Lauren

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This is an update on how the recent appointment with my psychiatrist (and psychologist) went - an episode probably better known as “Why won’t you believe me about me?” Sigh. BRB will be eating all my feelings. x Lauren

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The first time I ever heard of Ritalin was as a teenager, from a Green Day lyric which inspired the episode title; little did I know it would become an important part of my life someday. Here are some observations of how this medication helps with my ADHD and the interesting effects it has on my Autism. x Lauren

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Hello! This comes to you right from the forgotten recesses of the Notes app on my phone. x Lauren

I read Drama Queen a few months ago and it was an interesting one to revisit for this episode. x Lauren

Here are few post-diagnosis realizations about alexithymia and identifying possible strategies of support. x Lauren