Neuroaffirming practices actually benefit ALL, not some.
To be neuroaffirming is not the prioritisation of certain neurotypes over another, in fact it’s not even looking at different types of brains as separate collectives. True neuroaffirming practice is recognising neurodiversity is embracing ALL neurotypes, simply and factually, for their strengths AND hurdles. A neurodiverse society is a society that is better off for being so on so many levels, morally, empathically, ethically, that is abundant in perspectives and unique skillsets.
Add Jealousy, Jealousy by Olivia Rodrigo to your playlist - NOW!
This song may be a perfect snapshot of the teen social experience. So many people claim that modern pop music is bad, trash, vapid… but Jealousy, Jealousy could be an invaluble gem allowing us to have insight into the lens of todays adolescent experience.
Social Media is a highlight reel. We know this and we even parrot this line to others. But even as adults, we fall into the same trap.
Do you have the spoons for that?
Spoon theory is a great concept to talk about and give understanding to the variances in capacity. Like time and personal space, capacity is a social construct and is incredibly individual in both capacity held and capacity costs.
Adolescence is NOT about the ‘Red Pill Agenda’. Hear me out.
This series was always going to become a conversation starter, rightfully and importantly so. The topic is a relevant and critical one for us as a society, but I don’t think it is not the topic of the ‘Red Pill Agenda’ I see so many talking about. That’s the example of the loudest danger at present and the superficial layer of this story but not the core warning this show desperately pleads to it audience.
The Power of Social Stories
Social stories can hold immense power when used correctly (to support & encourage - NOT coerce & control) to reduce anxiety of an event or experience. In fact, I bet you make social stories sometimes without even realising it!