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About this forum (Neurodivergence)

JustVJustV Inactive Posts: 5,640 Part of The Furniture
edited January 2024 in Neurodivergence
Welcome to Neurodivergence!

This is a space to discuss anything about neurodivergence. This isn't just a space for neurodivergent (ND) people - neurotypical (NT) people can post here too! (e.g. to learn more or for help supporting friends)

ND conditions are separate from illnesses, because people who have them are not unwell, they're just 'wired differently'. Currently, the most well known ND conditions are autism and ADHD, but definitions can also include dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and more.

Why did we make this forum?

As mentioned above, ND doesn't fit neatly into any existing category. We know that ND conditions aren't illnessnes in the same way that anxiety and depression are, so Health & Wellbeing doesn't quite work. Given this, we felt a Neurodivergent category made the most sense.

As always with new forums, we'll continue to tweak this and listen to your feedback while we roll it out. Feel free to share your thoughts on this new category here or via DM to @TheMix!
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Comments

  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,018 Part of The Furniture
    Thank u for creating the forum this is so handy for me now!.
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 66 Boards Initiate
    I think this is a great forum to have for the neurodivergent community as research as shown many of these individuals feel most comfortable communicating online/using technology so I can imagine it will be a very helpful and useful forum!!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 72 Budding Regular
    I love this forum<33 thank you all
  • NeonBlueThunder1NeonBlueThunder1 Posts: 279 The Mix Regular
    This is awesome, thank you The Mix for creating a space for neurodiversity on the site. :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 34 Boards Initiate
    this is awsome
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 34 Boards Initiate
    *awesome
  • Ems222Ems222 Posts: 7 Confirmed not a robot
    This is amazing I know as a person with a ND disorder it could be really beneficial.
  • AsillyautisticfrogAsillyautisticfrog Posts: 20 Boards Initiate
    Hi I'm autistic!
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,130 Supreme Poster
    Asillyautisticfrog wrote: »
    Hi I'm autistic!

    Good morning, welcome to the boards. You’ve found the right place for support and advice. <3
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • ellaella Community Manager Posts: 385 Listening Ear
    Welcome @Asillyautisticfrog!! We’re so happy to have you here :3
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