Dr. Jennifer McAdams, Licensed Psychologist

06/19/2025

Today, June 18th, is Autistic Pride Day. Happy Autistic Pride Day from all of us at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network! Nothing about us, without us!

01/24/2025

Autistic meltdowns are not well understood in the general public, but here is a great guide:

An Autistic meltdown, also sometimes referred to as an autonomic storm, is a reaction to feelings of intense overwhelm, distress, […]

12/08/2024

Very relatable!

Explore the hidden struggles of the holiday season through the lens of neurodivergence. Learn about "Holiday Syndrome," how routine disruptions and sensory overload impact neurodivergent individuals, and tips for navigating the season with self-compassion and care.

11/15/2024

EDIT TO ADD:

This framework was created by Deepa Iyer (who I can't tag for some reason - 🔗 in the usual place).

If you don't see yourself in this framework, that is totally valid. It is just an idea after all.

However, Deepas 20+ years of social justice activism and writing, as a South Asian woman will not be undermined in this space.

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What's your social change role?

The social change ecosystem framework is a tool to clarify values, identify roles, and support organizations, campaigns, and networks committed to solidarity, justice, and equity.

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Guides

We teach, counsel, and advise, using our gifts of well-earned discernment and wisdom.

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Storytellers

We craft and share our community stories, cultures, experiences, histories, and possibilities through art, music, media, and movement

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Healers

We recognize and tend to the generational and current traumas caused by oppressive systema, Institutions, policies, and practices

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Disrupters

We take uncomfortable and risky actions to shake up the status quo to raise awareness and to build power.

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Visionaries

We imagine and generate our boldest possibilities, hopes, and dreams and remind us of our direction.

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Caregivers

We nurture and nourish the people around us by creating and sustaining a community of care, joy, and connection.

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Builders

We develop, organize, and implement ideas, practices, people, and resources in service to a collective vision.

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Weavers

We see the through-lines of connectivity between people, places, organizations, ideas, and movements

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Experimenters

We Innovate, pioneer, and invent. We take risks and course correct as needed.

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Frontline Responders

We address community crises by asarmbling and organizing resources, networks, and messages.

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Learn more at socialchangemap.com

[Deepa lyer, 2017]

10/11/2024

How a "discard" from a narcissist is different from a regular breakup.

103 likes, 6 comments. Check out Claire Auden’s video.