Autism News InternationalFeb 17, 2023
Power dynamics and mental health: Neurofuturist discourse of mental health

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Power dynamics and mental health: Neurofuturist discourse of mental health - Emergent Divergence

When we consider power dynamics, we often consider our external environment and how power flows through the various parts of society, and where privilege is afforded by that power. While discussion of intersectionality and power dynamics is important when considering where discourse comes from and how it affects groups of people, we often don't think

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Autism News InternationalFeb 12, 2023
Autism and ADHD: The myth of co-occurring conditions

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Autism and ADHD: The myth of co-occurring conditions - Emergent Divergence

It's a very poorly kept secret that many people who are given a diagnosis of autism also meet the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD. One could be forgiven for assuming this means that people who meet the criteria for both (often termed AuDHD) have two co-occurring conditions. Unfortunately, nothing in life is simple, and

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Autism News InternationalFeb 1, 2023
Why is getting diagnosed with autism so difficult?

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Why is getting diagnosed with autism so difficult?

Thr Autistic community has written at length about why getting a diagnosis is so hard, especially with regards to those at particular intersections of experience. I myself have spoken about how our…

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Autism News InternationalJan 30, 2023
What purpose does the concept of mental “illness” serve?

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/01/30/what-purpose-does-the-concept-of-mental-illness-serve/

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What purpose does the concept of mental “illness” serve?

As a Schizophrenic person, I see many talk about me as being mentally “ill” and in need of medicine. I do take medication, but for me, medication usage is similar to what one might see …

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