UNDERSTANDING
Neurodivergence
I’m an art director, musician, illustrator, writer. This project comes from a simple idea: to share, with my own tools and experiences, what it feels like to navigate the world through neurodivergence. Just click on the icons!
A matter of language
Has anyone ever told you, “I don’t get what you mean”? For me, that’s been a constant.
We just speak a different language, it’s not about interpretation, it’s about structure. ‣‣‣
A matter of feelings
What I feel is not what I show. My way of feeling emotions is VERY intense.
The thing is, none of it shows on the outside. Ever. ‣‣‣
A matter of touch
I love hugs! Really! But if you want to hug me, I need to know you WELL.
And on top of that, I need to expect the hug. ‣‣‣
A matter of chaos
Loud or unexpected sounds, bright colors and lights, constant chatter, repetitive noises,
my extreme sensitivity affects many parts of daily life. ‣‣‣
A matter of nature
There’s one phrase I really can’t stand: “normal people do this.”
Different doesn’t mean abnormal. At least not in my book. ‣‣‣
A matter of energy
I like to think about the “beauty of little.” Few people, a few close friends,
a few adventures. Inside that little, I have the chance to be everything. ‣‣‣
A matter of interests
Special interests aren’t hobbies on the side, they’re part of who we are.
If you catch me analyzing something down to the tiniest detail, it’s because… ‣‣‣
A matter of structure
This society is neurotypical by design. Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical
world is… well, tough. ‣‣‣
Glossary
Neurodivergence, stimming, masking, overload, hyperfocus, the words
that help explain what daily life looks like from the inside. ‣‣‣
daysof.it
A personal journal about neurodivergence,
music, and the courage to be understood.