The Neurodivergent Perspective

All articles acceptance adhd Ages 6-11 aging Arm Floaties autism autistic Beach Christmas Gifts CPR dementia diversity Drowning Elementary age employment Gift Guide Gifts Gifts for grandparents Grandparents inclusion labeld Life Jacket neurodivergent neurodivergent employment neurodiversity neurotypical ocd Ocean parent parenting parkinsons Seniors sensory regulation sensory system Shopping guide statistics stim Summer Swimming therapist Water Safety Water Wings

colorful eye mask on a black background with the words "Drop the Mask" underneath

A Letter to My Therapists: What is wrong with me?

on Sep 24, 2024

Amelia #actuallyautistic, vulnerably explains her experience with therapists, who had good intentions, but missed what was needed. "We avoid labels like ADHD, OCD, Autism, PTSD like the plague. It enforced, that even you, see them as a badge of everything I can't do." Rather than badges and labels of deficits, they can also be those of empowerment.

READ NOW