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How Fawning Can Erode the Neurodivergent Self
When neurodivergent individuals are consistently labeled as "too sensitive" or "overreactive," they often learn to cope by fawning, a self-abandoning strategy that trades authenticity for perceived safety.
Healthy Regulation or A Rut? Neurodivergent Routines and Rituals
For many neurodivergent individuals, ritual and regularity are not preferences but essential tools for nervous system regulation.
Resist and Retreat Behaviors in Neurodivergent Individuals
Resist and retreat behaviors in neurodivergent individuals are adaptive strategies, not defiance or disengagement. Understanding these responses fosters self-compassion and relational healing.
