07/07/2025
'Tangential communication'.
'Difficulty staying on topic'.
'Erratic communication'.
'Disjointed'.
'Poorly planned'.
I've heard all these and more when it comes to the AuDHD communication style.
Nope.
Done with that.
Linear communication is but one way of doing it. It's all well and good.
But it's not the way I do it.
Many neurodivergent people do it differently.
We jump between topics.
We link ideas in a non-linear way.
We connect ideas so quickly in our minds that we don't necessarily explain every step of the thought process.
We might forget bits and then circle back.
And that's ok.
I call it kaleidoscopic communication style. Changing, colourful, blending, overlapping. Beautiful.
We're allowed to communicate authentically.
Our way is expressive.
It's creative.
It's a lot fun.
And it tends to be appreciated by other neurodivergent folk.
So.
If you are uncomfortable with the way we communicate, perhaps you might write yourself a goal to develop your understanding and acceptance of neurodivergent communication styles.
Yes?
Em 🌈
Pic shows a therapist validating a neurodivergent communication style.
Can we all do that please?
