Neurodivergent Terminology

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***Warning: The following page contains mentions of: trauma, self-harm, suicide, dissociation, ableism, as well as other sensitive topics. If you& are uncomfortable with or get triggered by any of those topics, it is recommended to not read this page to avoid getting triggered. /gen /nm***

   ***Disclaimer:*** *This page is not here to be used as a diagnosis. This page is purely educational and it is completely dependent on the individual if they make the decision of self-diagnosis. If one finds themself relating to any of the listed forms of neurodivergence, it is encouraged to reach out to medical professionals if possible, especially if this neurodivergence is causing distress/harm (physically, mentally, and/or emotionally).* ***Note:*** *This page only includes talk of conditions under the DSM-5, ICD-11, and other conditions that are commonly associated with the neurodivergent community. It may not have every diagnosed condition one has; however, it has a list of up-to-date diagnoses used amongst medical spaces. One's previous diagnoses may not be used in medical spaces anymore (and may have been renamed/replaced with a different diagnosis) so it is possible that one may not find their diagnosis on this page.*

   **Neurodivergent** (**ND**), **Neuroatypical**, and/or **Neurovariant** are terms to describe individuals who do not fit what society perceives as typical in ways of thinking and/or in how one's brain functions. This includes mental disorders, mental disabilities, psychological variations, mental variations, and similar.

The term "neurodivergence" is often mistaken to be exclusively for developmental conditions/disorders; however, the coiner of the term has disproven this, and made it clear that neurodivergence can be used by anyone who does not fit the typical perception of mental functioning,

Neurodivergence may at times overlap with physical disabilities, and some forms of neurodivergence are considered psychological/mental disabilities in and of themselves (however, that can depend on the condition, as well as what those with said conditions feel is appropriate).

Neurodivergence is not an exclusively queer experience, nor is it inherently LGBT+; however, it can affect one's view on gender, sex, attraction, relationship, pronouns, and presentation. While it does not affect *all* neurodivergent individuals' views on their identities, it does affect a large amount of them, and there has been studies that prove a tie between different disorders/variance and queerness. There have been a number of studies that show that neurodivergent individuals are more likely to be cisn't due to their unique functioning and way of thinking about gender.

Many intersex variations can also be linked with neurodivergence, typically one's relating to hormonal and/or chromosomal differences.

## Neurodivergent Terms

* **Alternormative**: social and communication norms that exist outside of neurotypical spaces.

* **ADHDer**: an individual with ADHD.

* **Autist**: an autistic individual.

* **Delusion**: when an individual believes something is true/real, despite having little (or no) evidence. This is often due to paranoia, extreme anxiety, and/or psychotic disorders.

* **Delusional** **Attachment**/**DA**: term that psychotics have coined to describe the type of delusion of grandeur where someone has delusions that they are a fictional character, an animal, an object, another person, or any kind of being outside of being human. It is a form of psychosis, and is typically episodical. More information can be found here.

* **Depersonalization**: feeling detached from oneself (often times feeling dreamlike, vague, less real, outside of reality, or insignificant). This can sometimes lead to an out of body experience; however, that is not always the case. Often times depersonalization comes in short episodes/periods of time; however, it can be long lasting.

* **Derealization**: feeling as though the world around oneself is fake/unreal. Some may feel like they are the only existing concept, or they may experience depersonalization at the same time, and feel as though everything is unreal/fake. Often times derealization comes in short episodes/periods of time; however, it can be long lasting.

* **Differbility**/**Diffability**: an alternate word for "disability," as many neurodivergent individuals dislike calling their conditions disabilities.

* **Echolalia**, **Movie Talk**, **Scripting**: when an autistic individual repeats something they hear another individual saying (usually unintentionally).

* **Flashback**: a sudden and strong re-experiencing of a past event. This event could be happy, sad, or any other emotion. Flashbacks are not exclusive to neurodivergent Individuals; however, they are more common for those that are neurodivergent.

* **Hallucination**: when an individual experiences something that is not real, but feels real/seems real. This could be seeing something that isn't there, hearing something that isn't there, feeling something that isn't there, tasting something that isn't there, etc. This could cause extreme confusion and questioning on reality, as it can be near impossible to tell what is real when hallucinations happen. Hallucinations often partner psychotic disorders.

* **Hoarding**/**Hoarder**/**Hoarded**: terms exclusive to those with hoarding disorders, in which they obsessively keep/collect things. Hoarding is often called "selfish" and "shameful," which negatively impacts those with hoarding disorders, as it implies that they are bad individuals for having a disorder. Because of this, many hoarders use these terms as a way of reclamation.

* **Hyperlexia**: when an individual has the ability to read at an unusually young age.

* **Hyperfixation**: being intensely and completely immersed in something (media, fiction, a concept, a subject, an object, etc) due to neurodivergence.

* **Hypersensitivity**/**Hyperresponsiveness**: when an individual is extra sensitive to a certain sense than usual (either all the time or under certain situations).

* **Hyposensitivity**/**Hyporesponsiveness**: when an individual is less sensitive to a certain sense than usual (either all the time or under certain situations).

* **Idiosyncratic Language**: a language that has private meanings, only understood by autistic Individuals.

* **Immersive Daydreaming**: fantasizing in a state of dissociative absorption.

* **Insomniac**: an individual with insomnia.

* **Malingering/Malinger/Malingerer**: (in neurodiversity terms) the act of feigning a disability, disorder or syndrome to be given a relief from work, arrestings, education, etc., or in a desirable way to gain attention and care. It is not a valid term and never will be due to the mocking of the neurodiversity community.

* **Mania**: an abnormally elevated state of emotional energy (typically referring to abnormal amounts of euphoria; however, it can also refer to negative emotions as well).

* **Neurodiverse**/**Neurodiversity**: the concept/fact that all individuals are different. The **Neurodiversity Movement** is a social movement promoting the normality of mental differences, and how all minds function differently.

* **Neurominority**: under-represented groups in the neurodivergent community.

* **Non-Verbal**: someone who does not speak or write. This could be permanent or temporary depending on the individual and their mind. It is often associated with neurodivergence and/or trauma.

* **On The Spectrum**: someone on the autistic spectrum.

* **Panic Attack**: a severe anxiety attack, in which one struggles to breathe, concentrate, move and/or stay still when one is triggered. This can cause dizziness, hyperventilation, extreme fear/worry about their surroundings/acquaintances/health, and similar extreme symptoms, More information on panic attacks can be found here.

* **Para**: a character in the daydreams of an immersive daydreamer and/or daydreams of a maladaptive daydreamer.
	+ **Preveras**/**Parabonds** are self-aware paras, typically ones that have autonomy. In some occasional cases, veritbonds become headmates in ones mind, thus making one a system (or adding onto ones systemhood.) **Veritbonds** are beings in immersive/maladaptive daydreams that the daydreamer feels a deeper connection with than just being a para. A **Parame** is a point of view para, while a **Paraself** is an alternate version of the daydreamer.

* **Paracosm**: a detailed imaginary world. This term isn't exclusively neurodivergent, however it is often used by maladaptive daydreamers to describe the worlds they daydream, and is occasionally used by systems to describe their headspaces.

* **Psuedohallucination**: a hallucination that, while seeming real, can be identified as fake by the individual experiencing it. For example, the individual may see and hear a large dog walking around their house; however, they know that it is not plausible, and is simply imagery formed from the mind, due to the fact that their house is completely inaccessible to the outside.

* **Semi-Verbal**: someone that is between non-verbal and full-verbal, possibly fluctuating between the two (**Verbalflux**.) It is often associated with neurodivergence and/or trauma. **Limited-Verbal** is a term similar to this, where someone is full-verbal, but their usage of language is limited.

* **Special Interest**: a term for autistic individuals, in which they become intensely interested in something, similar to a hyperfixation.

* **Stimming** (**Self**-**Stimulating**): behaviors that help a neurodivergent (typically autistic) individual concentrate or calm down. This could be fidgeting, whistling, tapping, etc. These can sometimes be potentially harmful behaviors, (such as hitting ones head). More information can be found here.

* **Synesthete**: an individual with synesthesia.

## Tone Indicators/Tone Tags

**Tone Tags** or **Tone Indicators** are tools coined by the neurodivergent community in order to communicate what tone, behavior, and/or intention they are trying to share over text/messaging/online communication. This is because many neurodivergent individuals tend to struggle with deciphering implications, especially online.

Tone tags are useful in many ways. They help neurodivergent individuals feel safer/less anxiety, help promote communication, and can even be helpful for neurotypical individuals as to not misinterpret something said over messages/online. Tone tags are encouraged to use by all individuals, as they are important tools amongst the community.

Below is a comprehensive list of tone tags. Each will be followed by an example on how to use said tags.

Prefix tone tags:

* **/H**-: half of an emotion or intention. For example, /Hj would mean "half joking."
* **/L**-: a little bit of an emotion or intention. For example, /Lm would mean "a little mad."
* **/S**-: slightly something. For example, /Sann would mean "slightly annoyed."
* **/V**-: very much of an emotion or intention. For example, /Vsrs would mean "very serious."

Positive tone tags:

* **/Exc** or **/Exci**: excited tone (ie: "we are going to the park today! /exc")
* **/Hap**: happy tone (ie: "I got the glasses I wanted today. /hap")
* **/Pos**: positive connotation (ie: "my best friend got married today! /pos")

Non-serious and playful tone tags:

* **/F**: fake (ie: "the world is flat /f")
* **/Ij**: referencing an inside joke (ie: "remember that cup? /ij")
* **/J**: joking behavior (ie: "Everyone knows I am a genius! /J")
* **/Lh**: light-hearted behavior (ie: "you scared me to death, Gulia! /lh")
* **/Nsrs**: not-serious behavior (ie: "don't talk to me ever again. /nsrs")
* **/S** or **/Sarc**: sarcastic behavior (ie: "yeah, I definitely didn't want to hug you. /s")
* **/Slur**: words that aren't actually slurs, but are being jokingly treated in that way (ie: "ha, you're a chicken! /slur") Some are uncomfortable with this, and in messaging, this should not be done without consulting in what the other individual thinks/feels about it.
* **/T***:* teasing behavior (ie: "it was 'just' a lunch huh? /t")
* **/Th**: a jokingly-threatening behavior (ie: "you better hide tomorrow, cuz I'm gonna hug the life out of you! /th")

Serious tone tags:

* **/G** or **/Gen**: genuine behavior (ie: "I really am sorry for what I have done, and hope we can grow past this. /g")
* **/Gq** or **/Genq**: genuine-question (ie: "hey, I don't understand xenogenders. Can you explain your experience to me? /gq")
* **/Grq** or **/Genrq**: genuine-request (ie: "could you set up the table before I get home? /grq")
* **/Srs**: serious tone (ie: "could you respond to your mother? Something happened today. /srs")

Negative tone tags:

* **/Ang**: angered tone (ie: "I am not stupid. /ang")
* **/Ann**: annoyed tone (ie: "stop sending me those memes. /ann")
* **/Conc**: concerned tone (ie: "are you feeling alright? /conc")
* **/M**: mad tone (ie: "I heard what you said about my friend earlier. /m")
* **/Neg**: negative connotation (ie: "my mom grounded me today. /neg")
* **/Up** or **/U**: upset tone (ie: "individuals keep making fun of my identity... /up")
* **/W**: worried tone (ie: "My grandpa is sick... /w")

Symptoms-based tone tags:

* **/Anx** or **Anxi**: an anxious tone/behavior (ie: "I hate walking through crowds... /anx")
* **/Fb**: having a flashback (ie: "I didn't want to be with my mother that day... /fb")
* **/Nerv**: nervous tone (ie: "what if something bad happens to my aunt? /nerv")
* **/Sympt**: symptom (ie: "my head hurts so badly! /sympt")
* **/Trig**: a medical/trauma trigger (ie: "stop saying that, please! /trig")

Attractional tone tags:

* **/A**: alterous implications (ie: "we should hang out this weekend! /a")
* **/Aff**: affectionate tone (ie: "you're the nicest joyfriend, you know that? /aff")
* **/Fam**: familial implications (ie: "you're a blessing in my life /fam")
* **/Nsx**: no sexual intent (ie: "you and I should meet up alone tomorrow /nsx")
* **/P**: platonic implications (ie: "you are my favorite friend. /p")
* **/Qp**: queerplatonic implications (ie: "would you like to move in with me? /qp")
* **/R**: romantic implications (ie: "I love you. /r")
* **/Sens**: sensual implications (ie: "we should cuddle up at that slumber party later. /sens")
* **/Sx**: sexual intent (ie: "wanna come over to my house tonight? /sx")

Intention:

* **/Cont**: continued in the next post/comment (ie: "...now that I'm finished with my first point, lets move on to the next. /cont")
* **/Em**: empathizing (ie: "I can't believe that happened to Brittany, it hurts to see zem so upset... /em")
* **/Gs**: general statement (ie: "we hate it when someone says things about individuals bodies. /gs")
* **/Js**: just-saying (ie: "society could be kinder, y'know. /js")
* **/Nai**: not an insult (ie: "you're just as good at piano as I am at painting! /nai")
* **/Nav**: not a vent (ie: "I had the wildest day /nav")
* **/Nbr**: not being rude (ie: "are you struggling with any of your school subjects? /nbr")
* **/Nf**: not forced (ie: "get off your computer and go outside. /nf)
* **/Ngt**: not guilt-tripping (ie: "I think you have room to improve your behavior, but I'm not mad at you. /ngt")
* **/Nm**: not mad (ie: "hey, in the future, can you say m-spec instead of 'bisexual spectrum?' /nm")
* **/Nmaa**: not mad at anyone (ie: "please make sure you& don't cuss around my cousins. /nmaa")
* **/Npa**: not passive-aggressive (ie: "I understand that you missed the game. I hope to see you next time. /npa")
* **/Npi**: no pun intended (ie: "you know firebender Zuko from *Avatar: The Last Airbender?* He sure is hot! /npi")
* **/Pi**: pun intended (ie: "wow, that scarecrow is outstanding in his field! /pi")
* **/Safe**: safe to open/read (ie: "hey, can you give me your opinions on this image? /safe")
* **/Sym**: sympathizing (ie: "I feel so bad for Jeremy's loss. /sym")
* **/V**: vent (ie: "something happened today, and now I'm emotional /v")

References/language devices:

* **/C**: copypasta (ie: "I went to Taco Bell and tried to spend a $2 bill, and the cashier had no idea what it was and called the cops. /c")
* **/Hyp**: hyperbole (ie: "they run faster than the wind! /hyp")
* **/Info**: a tag used when coining a term or discussing info (ie: "pufferfish have excellent eyesight! /info")
* **/Li** or **/Lit**: literally (ie: "my kitten is sleeping on the couch /li")
* **/Ly** or **Lyr**: lyrics (ie: "I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way! /ly")
* **/Ot**: off topic (ie: "did you see that red dog on the street this morning? /ot")
* **/Q**: quote (ie: "everywhere is my studio! /q")
* **/Ref**: references (ie: "its like the scary chefs' kitchen! /ref")
* **/Rh**: rhetorical question (ie: "can birds fly? /rh")

Tags that imply directness:

* **/Ay**: directed at you (ie: "do you want to be friends? /ay")
* **/Nah**: not directed at anyone here (ie: "someone called me stupid. /nah")
* **/Nay**: not directed at you (ie: "that man today was really rude. /nay")
* **/Naaip**: not directed at anyone here (ie: “just so everyone knows, you can post videos on this thread. /naaip”)
* **/Nbh**: directed at nobody here (ie: "I hope my ex-friend stops talking to me. /nbh")
* **/Nmah**: not mad at anyone here (ie: "I am so angry today! /nmah")
* **/Nmay**: not mad at you (ie: "sorry if I am aggressive, I'm a bit mad. /nmay")

System/alterhuman tags:

* **/Bm** or **/Bdm**: when referring to something that occurred within the current body's memories (ie: "my parents weren't the nicest to me as a kid... /bdm")
* **/Exo**, **/Exm**, **/Psd**, or /**Psdo**: when referring to something that occurred within exomemories/psuedomemories. (ie: "my girlfriend loved making me brownies. /exo")
* **/Hsp** or **/Iw**: when referring to something that occurred in the innerworld/headspace (ie: "I injured my leg earlier... /hsp")
* **/Uil**: using I lightly (ie: "I decided to become a moderator on the site I enjoy. /uil")

Other:

* **/Apa** or **/Apath**: apathetic tone (ie: "I'm not happy or sad right now. /apa")
* **/Conf**: confused tone (ie: "what are you talking about? /conf")
* **/Neu**: neutral tone (ie: "my day was alright. /neu")

## Triggers

Triggers are something (a word, sentence, individual, media, concept, sound, smell, feeling, etc) that causes one's mind to have an intense (usually negative) uncontrolled response.

The three types of triggers are listed below:

* **Trauma Trigger**: a trigger that causes a trauma response, as this trigger is (in some way) related to/correlated with the individuals trauma. Trauma triggers typically cause one to experience flashbacks of the traumatic experience.

* **Negative Trigger**: a trigger that causes a negative reaction (physical or mental). For example, a trigger that causes someone's anxiety to spike up.

* **Positive Trigger**: a trigger that causes a positive reaction (physical or mental). For example, a trigger that helps stop a depressive episode.

* **Switching Trigger**/**Fronting Trigger**: a trigger that causes a switch in whos fronting (for systems).

Triggers can be just about anything, and are not chosen. Triggers *can* be worked through, which is helpful for negative/trauma triggers, especially if they are related to unavoidable or sensitive topics (such as parents, religion, etc). However, despite this, one should not judge an individuals triggers, as many individuals do not have the therapists/psychologists/help available to work through triggers, and/or they have traumatic experiences towards psychologists/medical spaces, and struggle to get help because of it.

**Trigger Warnings** (**TWs**) are used in text/posts in order to avoid triggering an individual. Common trigger warnings are related to common traumatic experiences (such as abuse, assault, blood, etc); however, some trigger warnings are more specific (such as brother, food, etc). Some things should not be given a trigger warning (such as an individual's race/ethnicity, endogenic systems, alterhumans, etc), as it becomes exclusionary (and can come off as hateful/oppressive in nature). If one has a trigger towards a marginalized group, the individual should work on their trigger, rather than making marginalized individuals feel negatively for being who they are. The individual with the trigger should *not* be blamed for their trigger; however, they should be held responsible for seeking help/change, and should not be encouraged to use such TWs focused on marginalized groups.

**Content Warnings** (**CWs**) are used in text/posts in order to avoid sensitive content (that is potentially triggering, but is usually not a trigger). Common content warnings are negative experiences (needles, yelling, etc). CWs can be triggering and TWs can be upsetting, so often times the two overlap. For example, someone may be triggered by needles and be uncomfortable with abuse and vice versa.

## Self-Harm

Self-HermThe following page includes discussions of self-harm and suicide. If you are uncomfortable or get triggered by this topic, it is recommended to not read this page.
**Self-Harm** (**SH**) is the act of harming oneself, typically physically; however, it can be mentally as well. This includes cutting, starving, overeating, bruising/scratching/irritating one's skin, using drugs/alcohol, self-isolation, mentally tormenting oneself, purposefully triggering oneself, purposefully getting oneself sick (or making oneself sicker), refusing medication, overmedicating, etc. Any act of harming ones own body, mentality, and/or emotional state can count as self-harm.

Some self-harm can be life threatening and can lead to **suicide** (the act of taking one's own life). Other self-harm is not life-threatening, but it's still traumatic regardless, and should be taken just as seriously.

Self-harm can become addicting and can be difficult to get away from. Recovery from self-harm can be difficult and in many cases therapy/counseling is needed; however, a supportive community and encouragement can also lead one to recovery as well (and/or the combination of therapy and a supportive community).

Self-harm can also be undesired or non-purposeful. For example, an individual with psychosis may scratch their arms while thinking they are warding off an enemy (which is actually a hallucination). This can be just as traumatic and/or dangerous as purposeful self-harm.

## Neurodivergent Issues/Oppression

### Misconceptions

Common misconceptions for neurodivergent types include the following:

* Neurodivergent Individuals are *all* dangerous/demons/criminals (this misconception is especially directed at psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and paraphillias).

* Neurodivergent Individuals can't control themselves (this misconception is especially directed at mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and sexual disorders).

* Neurodivergent Individuals are less intelligent and are incapable (this misconception is especially directed at the autism spectrum, learning disorders, and developmental disorders).

* Neurodivergent Individuals can't live a fulfilling life.

* Neurodivergent Individuals *all* need to be "cured" or medicated. (Medication is only needed for disorders with unhealthy side effects.)

* Neurodivergent Individuals should be ashamed/guilty if they have negative symptoms (this promotes the idea that it is the fault of the individual, and that they chose to be negatively affected). These are the common misconceptions, however each form of neurodivergence faces its own unique misconceptions as well (such as plural Individuals being 'alter egos'). These unique misconceptions should be spoken of, heard, and challenged. If a neurodivergent individual says that something is offensive or misleading, it is important to listen, learn, and spread awareness.

### Discrimination

Neurodivergent Individuals face many forms of discrimination, all of which cannot be covered in this page. Each form of neurodivergence experiences its own unique set of discriminatory behaviors; however, some commonly-shared discrimination against the neurodivergent community includes the following:

* Hate crimes, harassment, assault, bullying, and abuse due to being perceived in a negative light.

* Being treated as the 'black sheep' in families, households, social spaces, groups, etc.

* Lack of support in education, medical care, and workspaces (often being denied jobs due to being assumed to be 'less capable' of work).

* Movies/TV/stories demonizing different forms of neurodivergence, and making neurodivergence seem like "a bad influence" to an individual's behavior.

* Movies/TV/stories portraying different forms of neurodivergence as 'dumb' or 'unpleasant to associate with.'

* Media portraying neurodivergent Individuals as criminals or as incapable of kindness.

* The use of slurs directed at neurodivergent Individuals (such as the r-slur).

* The romanticization or sexualization of neurodivergence (such as it being portrayed as a personality trait/quirky decision, and not being treated seriously).

* The misuse of genuine conditions (such as someone saying "oh my gosh, now I have PTSD" after a slightly uncomfortable situation, which downplays *actual* PTSD, or someone saying they are an insomniac after simply having trouble sleeping).

### Offensive Wording

There are many words used in a medically incorrect, offensive, misleading, and demonizing manner, which in actuality are associated with neurodivergence. These words include the following:

* **Psychopath**: this word is *supposed* to be used to describe someone with antisocial personality disorder (and sometimes those with a psychotic disorder); however, society has taken up this word to mean "violent and aggressive individual" or "evil individual" which perpetuates the idea that *actual* psychopaths should be feared. Psychopath should *only* be used in reference to an individual with a psychotic disorder, and should *not* be used to mean "evil/violent/aggressive." This also applies for variants of the word (such as psychotic, psychopathic, psycho, etc).

* **Sociopath**: this word is *supposed* to be used to describe someone with ASPD; however, society has taken up this word to mean "manipulative, aggressive, and emotionless" which perpetuates the idea that *actual* sociopaths cannot be fulfilling friends, family members, partners, associates, etc. Sociopath should *only* be used in reference to an individual with ASPD, and should *not* be used to mean "manipulative/aggressive/emotionless." This also applies for variants of the word (such as sociopathic, sociopathy, etc).

* **Narcissist**: this word is *supposed* to be used to describe someone with NPD; however society has taken up this word to mean "manipulative, self-absorbed, abusive, and loveless" which perpetuates the idea that *actual* narcissists cannot be compassionate, loving, and kind individuals. Narcissist should *only* be used in reference to an individual with NPD, and should *not* be used to mean "manipulative/abusive/self-absorbed/loveless." This also applies for variants of the word (such as narcissism, narcissistic, etc).

If one is using these words in an incorrect and offensive manner, it is important to practice deviating from such behavior, as it can cause harm for neurodivergent individuals around the world, and can encourage others to misuse these words in the same way.

For individuals who have been through trauma, the word "victim" is often considered offensive, and the word "*survivor"* is preferred, as it promotes strength, and does not paint the picture of a trauma survivor being "weak."

## Flag/Symbol

The original rainbow symbol, was coined specifically for autism, and is often mistakenly used as a representative of neurodivergence as a whole. One of the earliest uses of the rainbow infinity symbol was for Autistic Pride Day, created in 2005 by the group *Aspies for Freedom*, and the symbol has been widely adopted in the years since by many autistic individuals and autistic-run organizations.

The alternate rainbow symbol is associated with neurodivergence as a whole, and is typically seen as open to all neurodivergence, rather than exclusively autism.

The neurodivergent flag was coined by Tumblr user neopronouns on February 16, 2021. The color meanings are as follows:

* Indigo is for justice and support for all neurodivergent Individuals; knowledge of the truth of neurodivergent Individuals's lived experiences; pushing back against misinformation spread by ableists.

* Green is for neurodivergent Individuals's perspectives on the world, on their neurotypes, and on the neurodivergent community itself; personal growth, growth of resources and scientific knowledge, and growth of the community; healing from ableism, especially internalized ableism.

* White is for understanding each other; appreciating ones own and each other’s unique lives and experiences.

* Gold is for compassion for other neurodivergent Individuals and helping uplift one another; confidence in oneself and in the community.

* Red is for the power the neurodivergent community holds and the activism they come together to do; love for other neurodivergent Individuals, for oneself, and for one’s neurotype, whatever type of love that is; optimistic views for the future of neurodivergent Individuals.

## Resources

1. https://blog.ongig.com/diversity-and-inclusion/words-associated-with-neurodiversity/
2. https://nsadvocate.org/2019/03/16/news-release-neurodiversity-flag-raising-for-world-autism-acceptance-day/
3. https://neopronouns.tumblr.com/post/643280987261976576/regular-flag-with-color-meanings-my-proposal-for
4. https://hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantage
5. https://temple-news.com/horror-movies-perpetuate-mental-illness-stigma/
6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List\_of\_mental\_disorders
7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5