
88 Gifted Development & Positive Disintegration with Chris Wells
AuDHD Flourishing
Navigating Giftedness and Neurodivergence
In this chapter, the speakers examine Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in relation to giftedness and their personal journeys of self-discovery. They share reflections on the challenges faced during their formative years, including issues of autonomy, social recognition, and emotional struggles tied to their neurodivergent identities. Through storytelling and autoethnography, they explore the complexities of being gifted, including the impact of socioeconomic factors and the often-overlooked realities of mental health and addiction.
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