The Future is Neurodivergent | Jennifer Poyntz | TEDxAungierSt

[CC-voyd]

"For too long we've been building a society that tolerates differences rather than celebrates uniqueness. To be different is to be vulnerable, and to be vulnerable is to be truly alive." Powerful words. Thank you, Jennifer.

[dollieschuster]

I am 74 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism 6 weeks ago. I did grieve the decades of struggling, but now I'm excited to embrace the person tly am. Thank you!

[tracya.]

I relate to this feeling of not belonging. Knowing that my thinking was different from everyone else. Dyslexia has been a journey and at 43 I have people that say 'there is nothing wrong with you.' "WRONG" As if being dyslexic is wrong. I've worked so hard to fit in but I'm tired. It is comforting to know that others understand this feeling.

[homeandabroadkb]

As a mum to three neurodiverse children, I found this incredibly moving 💙

[RV]

I’m 31 finding out I have ASD wearing a mask my life thinking it was normal to copy people to become a marine tanker, senior year college drop out, but every relationship romantically went wrong caused me to look within and living will is the crux of trying to thrive into your purpose.

[which-Rainey-shall-I-be-today]

I have been so moved by this. I've not had an official diagnosis but having looked into this subject for some time and done online tests I am firmly convinced of my autism and some of your words hit me so hard I'm in tears. Thank you for being brave enough to stand on that red spot and show your vulnerability. You speak so beautifully, eloquently and with such feeling 💚

[MaggieEmm]

I self-diagnosed last year at the age of 68. I do grieve the paths not taken through feeling inadequate, and the difficulties encountered because of not knowing who I was, but I also had some wonderful times over the years, and have always found joy in the little things. Now I've let myself off the hook and have accepted and celebrate myself for the person that I am. Not everyone, even neurotypical people, gets to do this. I feel lucky!

[tanial]

We're not a diagnosis. We're stories.. ♡

[just_me]

My daughter is constantly masking. She suffers this ontop of type 1 diabetic and multiple endocrine neoplasia type1. So the 3 things is so hard, she couldn't go to finish school she did not get to Australian yr 9. she finds it hard to make friends, and friends don't understand and walk away from her. She is now 21. Never had a job. Wish she could get help. Even to accept help is difficult, she worries to many things of doing this.

[saffsholistichealth]

I'm 27 just diagnosed and I aloud myself that day to be alone in room at home punching the pillow (something I never ever do cause I don't have a way of stimming exactly that I am aware of at all) but I aloud myself to do that this past week just to let out the anger

[ainedunne]

Congratulations on speaking on TeD Jennifer! Hope your PhD research is going well and looking forward to the contributions you will make to the neurodivergent community. ❤ Take care of yourself. Annette

[missoats]

Wow, this was incredible. I hope many neurodivergent people get to see this video.

[nikkilight]

"I see everything in mi-nute, horrifying detail." If this doesn't capture autism, I don't know what does.

[amandasymon]

Thank you 🙏 I feel accepted - What a relief ❤️

[tdc]

Im in the spectrum too. Thanks for sharing. I feel less alone.

[rheagansparks]

Absolutely brilliant. And profoundly beautiful. 🎉😊❤

[BeyondtheWorld]

Damn this is very good. Thank you for sharing!

[Adivergentmind]

Are you guys having trouble understanding the fact that you as individuals are an existential threat to the Neuro-typical group?

[anthonywood]

From my perspective of a bored middle aged man I wish people wouldn't mask, this bland uniformity everyone strives for is safe but empty, there's little soul in it.

[peterr.devries]

Maybe I have unlocked part of my brain. I know how I got here. Contact me if you are interested.