Posts in Neurodiversity
Sensitive and Neurodivergent: Redefining Needs as Self-Care, Not Inconvenience
Sensitive and Neurodivergent: Redefining Needs as Self-Care, Not Inconvenience

Embrace your unique needs as essential self-care, not an inconvenience—because honoring them empowers you to thrive authentically.

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Neurodiversity, Mental Health, AutismJulie Bjellandsensitive and neurodivergent, self-care for sensitive people, honoring your needs, self-care not inconvenience, needs and self-worth, neurodivergent self-care, sensitive person needs, mental health for sensitive individuals, sensitivity empowerment, neurodivergent empowermentComment
Why Women-Centered Autism Resources Are Essential: Addressing Pushback and Closing the Gaps
Why Women-Centered Autism Resources Are Essential: Addressing Pushback and Closing the Gaps

Some men have expressed frustration about my focus on women’s autism experiences, but this emphasis addresses a longstanding research gap that makes women-centered support essential.

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Neurodiversity, Mental Health, AutismJulie Bjellandwomen’s health, autism in women, neurodiversity, healthcare imbalance, gender bias in research, non-binary inclusion, gender-diverse healthcare, racial disparities in healthcare, women-centered autism resources, male-centric research, autism diagnosis, healthcare inclusivity, gender and race in healthcare, equitable healthcare, neurodivergent women, autism in adults, autism support, women’s health advocacy, inclusive healthcare practices, historical research bias, late-diagnosed autism, mental health equity, adult autism diagnosis, intersectional health, health equityComment
Learning from Nature: What Biodiversity Teaches Us About the Importance of Embracing Neurodiversity by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Learning from Nature: What Biodiversity Teaches Us About the Importance of Embracing Neurodiversity by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Just as biodiversity strengthens and sustains ecosystems, embracing neurodiversity enriches human communities by fostering resilience, creativity, and growth.

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Neurodiversity, AutismJulie Bjellandneurodiversity, biodiversity, embracing neurodiversity, strength in diversity, inclusive communities, benefits of neurodiversity, double empathy problem, understanding neurodiversity, building resilient communities, celebrating diversity, neurodivergent strengths, supporting neurodivergent individuals, nature and neurodiversity, thriving through diversity, diversity in nature, social constructs and neurodiversity, benefits of biodiversity, creating inclusive spaces, nature's lessons, neurodiversity and innovation, diversity of thought, inclusive society, valuing differences, resilient ecosystems, fostering creativity.Comment