How has being Neurodivergent worked in your favor?

Bountiful Greetings everyone! I have read a lot about how "challenging it is to be autistic or neurodivergent in many ways". I am curious to hear the ways being neurodivergent is working for people. What are somethings people have discovered they liked about themselves or learning to like about themselves in understanding who they are as a neurodivergent person. 

For me, realizing I've lived like this my WHOLE life being AudHD without support and I am still here says a lot about resilience for me. Since discovering this, the inner conflict and turmoil is not as intense because I no longer ask, "What is wrong with me?". I am showing myself more compassion and understanding that my being expresses on this planet differently.

I am more honest or expressive with myself then before. I ask questions or clarifications without worrying if I am "being too much." I am learning what my needs actually are, so I know what to ask for and who is truly my support. 

Look forward to hearing your comments.

Parents
  • I think being autistic has worked in my favour in my professional life recently. As I have an offical diagnosis I now feel confident displaying I’m autistic and requesting reasonable adjustments which is good and I’m able to thrive at work. I am really good at following rules at work and focusing on the work at hand. This makes my performance at work pretty good and my mangers happy with me. Also if my manager gives me clear objectives and targets I’m good at focusing and achieving them.

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  • I think being autistic has worked in my favour in my professional life recently. As I have an offical diagnosis I now feel confident displaying I’m autistic and requesting reasonable adjustments which is good and I’m able to thrive at work. I am really good at following rules at work and focusing on the work at hand. This makes my performance at work pretty good and my mangers happy with me. Also if my manager gives me clear objectives and targets I’m good at focusing and achieving them.

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