Published on 12, July, 2020
Neurosplaining...By analogy with 'mansplaining', I guess; the act of telling a neurodivergent person how they experience their neurodivergence.
A new word for my vocabulary today, but wondered whether anyone else had heard it before.
I can't claim any credit for inventing this new lexical item here, but I like it and yes it does nicely sum up some rubbish we hear from others (sadly, often professionals as frequently as friends and family). I just came across it in a post on LinkedIn from a psychologist and neuroinclusion specialist. It's made my day. So, I thought I'd share.
My doctor neurosplains me every time he tells me I "suffer with autism". Or tells me he regrets that "he cannot cure my autism".
Has anyone neurosplained you recently?
So far I've had people say I don't look autistic and am I dangerous. I always feel judged around people.
Like C and DeSpereaux, I often feel I'm about to be judged by people........ too often, in fact.
Ben
Knowing from experience how it feels to be judged by others, I don't do it.
A metaphor about judging others might be - Judging people closes doors, accepting people for who they are keeps them open..
If the door is open, you can see a broader horizon.
Thanks Ben