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Dani Rodwell

Dani Rodwell

When ADHD interferes with autistic special interests.

Autism: OMG LOVE THIS THING SO MUCH…. My ADHD: Lol that’s cute. We’re not participating.

Sep 25, 2023

Meme with 2 sections. Top section is an image of an adult and 2 young kids in a pool. Text overlaying the adult says (ME), as the adult lovingly and attentively lifts the kid with their arms. The text overlaying the uplifted kid reads “A NEW HYPERFIXATION”. Meanwhile, the kid on the left looks distressed and struggling to stay afloat. The text overlaying the struggling kid reads “MY OLD ONE.” Bottom part is a waterlogged skeleton at the bottom of the ocean reading “MY ACTUAL HOBBIES”

Sep 25, 2023

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When Unfiltered Statements Get Me in Trouble as an AuDHDer

I know for a fact that I’m not alone on this: finally feeling confident to be your authentic self, sharing an unmasked and unfiltered…

Aug 30, 2023

A still image of Lindsay Lohan playing Cady Heron in Mean Girls, at the moment she is about to throw up on Aaron Samuels. Text reads: “It was coming up again. Word vomit. No, wait a minute… ACTUAL vomit!”

Aug 30, 2023

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Even a Therapist Struggles to Entertain Topics Outside of Their Special Interest

The DSM-5 provides an example for criteria B3 of autism (the part that describes special interests):

Aug 21, 2023

meme with text that says “me: ugh straight guys watching soccer can be so loud an annoying” and underneath that text it says “me watching rupauls drag race:” with an image of bob the drag queen, appearing to laugh and/or scream with mouth wide open

Aug 21, 2023

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An extremely realistic snapshot of an ADHD moment

Sunday. My brain is moving slow today. Wanting to finish the show I started binging last night, but my partner is busy in the office right…

Aug 13, 2023

a picture of a small black rectangular bluetooth speaker in a corner of the room on the floor behind a door. a blurry doggo is visible creeping behind the door.

Aug 13, 2023

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An Autistic’s Surprisingly Positive Pride Experience.

Sorry for the clickbait-y title. Let me explain.

Jun 27, 2023

Photo of NYC Pride Parade, at the intersection of 13th St. and 5th Ave, hundreds of people gathered amongst the barriers, some holding rainbow flags, another person holding a colorful umbrella. A display of large arcs of rainbow, trans colors, and black and brown balloons to represent people of color is held by parade participants coming down the street.

Jun 27, 2023

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I really enjoyed the experimental elements.

Apr 20, 2023

Apr 20, 2023

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And ones who were waiting to see him for his Week 2 performance, which he cancelled due to an ankle…

Apr 20, 2023

Apr 20, 2023

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“You were such a good baby!” My parents’ limited recollection of my developmental history.

I love my family. My parents have been loving and caring since day 1.

Apr 20, 2023

Baby picture of Dani, smiling with a white bucket hat, white printed short sleeve shirt, and blue overalls.

Apr 20, 2023

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Traveling as a neurodivergent woman: I wrote down a list of the challenges I faced.

True story: A few months ago, I traveled internationally. I don’t want to specify where I was, because I really do appreciate and respect…

Apr 10, 2023

picture of a room that has wallpaper with squares of repeating quotes and patterns. quotes include “home sweet home” and “enjoy the little things” patterns include flowers, hearts, a watering can, a bicycle. also pictured is a bed. with similar repetitive square patterns with hearts and flowers, with differently patterned pillows on top. backpack sitting on top of a small ottoman that has a pattern with the Eiffel tower.

Apr 10, 2023

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A realistic walk-through of a day with sensory overload.

We’re familiar with the phrase “waking up on the wrong side of the bed.” How about waking up with an uncomfortable body for no discernable…

Apr 7, 2023

Picture of Dani’s lower legs (in blue jeans) and black shoes resting on rocks by the waterside.

Apr 7, 2023

Dani Rodwell

Dani Rodwell

Hi! I'm happy to share my experience on this platform and would love to connect with like-minded individuals. Find me at www.neurosparkhealth.com.

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