Autistic/neurodivergent Dhamma practitioners?

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Hello Dhamma friends,

I’m looking for information on neurodivergence and Dhamma for a research project.

I include ADHD, complex trauma, synesthesia, giftedness, dyslexia, or any neurological condition that makes you function differently.

Any insights or writings on this topic are most welcome.

I have Chris Jarrell’s book Autism and Buddhist Practice which is excellent.

Thank you!

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Ralph DeLaRosa’s book Outshining Trauma, comes from a Buddhist and IFS perspective to working with CPTSD. I think it also touches on other forms of ND.

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Thank you Venerable! I hadn’t heard of that one yet.

I’m neurodivergent myself and hoping to both make the Dhamma accessible to others as well as raise awareness about how it can help heal trauma, so that’s an excellent tip.

Sadhu!

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I have an essay on being bipolar and Buddhist that received a positive reception from everyone I showed it to years ago. It probably needs a substantial rewrite as the nature of my practice has changed radically since I wrote it, along with learning that I’m AuDHD so that’s in the mix as well, and some of the bipolar symptoms were likely AuDHD traits, but I’d be happy to send it to you.

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