My re-awakening: how the label of neurodivergent has helped me

When we label something as disordered who does that really support? In their article, Unmasking Neurodiversity: Revisiting the Relationship Between Core Self and Sense of Self to Examine Common Neurodivergent Script Decisions Beren Aldridge and Ronen Stilman argue that we live in a society that is quick to punish when we diverge from the “norm”.  Humans will sometimes employ coping mechanisms that may deviate from the norm when faced with uncertain and challenging periods in their lives. But who gets to decide what is “normal”, effective, and or/ productive in those moments?   

The University of Adelaide’s Neurodiversity Project warmly invites students and staff to this free event “My re-awakening: how the label of neurodivergent has helped me”. We invite you to listen to our four panel speakers who will be discussing their journeys. Specifically, how our speakers learnt about their neurodivergence and the potential positive impacts this had on their mental health.  

Please note that this event is about the lived experience of the speakers. If you are seeking information related to a diagnosis, please discuss this with a health professional