AuDHD Flourishing 64 What AuDHDers Need
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Sep 14, 2024 Discover what AuDHD individuals truly need to thrive! The discussion delves into the importance of engaging with personal interests and the unique executive function support required. Autonomy and the necessity for genuine rest are highlighted, alongside the challenges of navigating boredom and sensory overload. There’s a focus on the varied needs of each individual day-to-day and the journey of self-discovery, emphasizing a safe space to explore one’s identity and embrace neurodiversity.
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Interest-Based Nervous System
- AuDHDers' nervous systems are interest-based, impacting regulation and well-being.
- Engaging with interests is crucial for nervous system regulation.
Music Consumption Anecdote
- Mattia Murray describes forcing herself into neurotypical music consumption habits.
- She later realized the importance of engaging with music in her own way.
Embrace Deep Interests
- Embrace deep dives into interests, even if obsessive.
- Make space for interests, as they regulate the nervous system.