👋 Hey! Welcome to the Neurodivergent Lingo Lexicon!

Curious about the unique language of ADHD and autistic communities? You're in the right place!

This lexicon is here to help you decode the terms and lingo commonly used by neurodivergent folks—whether you’re a part of the community yourself or you’re seeking to understand someone close to you. Don’t forget to use the search function if you’re looking for something specific. Happy learning!!

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PLEASE NOTE: This lexicon is still a work in progress! Incomplete entries won’t be that way forever! (As long as I don’t completely forget about this page. 💀)

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🆘 Brain hacks and helpful strategies

😂 Lingo with a play on words

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🗣️ Social and relationship lingo

💨 Things related to energy and burnout

🔍 Focus, attention, and distractions

🐿️ ADHD lingo

♾️ Autistic lingo

💥 Sensory terms and lingo

⛔ Ways to say “I’m feeling stuck.”

🤫 Procrastination and avoidance

🦥 Lingo related to (un)productivity

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