AuDHD Flourishing

Predictive Processing (or coding) differences are a relatively new proposed idea about an underlying mechanism of autism. Preliminary studies do show differences, but not necessarily "deficits," which I think is promising.
While it may not explain everything, it's a compelling theory that resonates in my anecdotal experience.

More reading/listening on predictive processing:
The predictive coding theory of autism, explained (article w audio option)
Predictive processing as a mechanistic account of Autism (video talk sent to me & I haven't listened yet)
Understanding Autism through Predictive Processing (blog post)
How the "Predictive Processing Framework" is Impacting Your Relationship (audio talk by Sarah Bergenfield)
2025 paper on predictive processing, available for free as of now

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I just had a shocking experience regarding my own energy levels while on vacation. Truly, I never would have predicted it even if you laid out all of the details going in.
This episode is about figuring out what drains and rejuvenates your energy, so you can start to choose where that (technically limited) bucket of energy goes.

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The story of a meltdown. For me these days, that includes some intrusive thoughts around being a burden.
You are not a burden. And even if we are sometimes, that's okay. I want to be a part of communities that can carry each other sometimes.

repost of ep 23

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This week I pushed my body way too far, even though I was having trouble parsing that in the moment. The story is also a great analogy for how other ND internal needs feel (including PDA).

Even with all the info, self-kindness, and support, I still struggle to find that exact line of capacity. It's okay that it's hard to figure out!

This is the perfect and slightly ironic follow-up from last week's episode about giving up on NT/ableist expectations ;) (ep 80)

Repost of ep. 81

Mentioned in episode:
wish list
Experimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary Life
Comparative Grammar of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French (affiliate link)
Mackareth's Neurocomplexity model (& affiliate link if you want to sign up)

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Alexithymia is common in AuDHDers, and involves having trouble identifying and communicating emotions.
There are a lot of reasons this can be the case, including:
interoception differences
lack of useful training in emotional skills & language
different emotional experiences than expected in the situation
Childhood Emotional Neglect (which can cause alexithymia)

Alexithymia is NOT a disorder! It's a difference.
And... you may have reasons to question whether there are aspects of it you want to address.

Additional reading:
When you can read everyone but yourself: on autistic and ADHD emotional awareness by Morgana Clementine
What Is Alexithymia? Defined, Explained, and Linked to Neurodivergence from Neurodivergent Insights
Alexithymia on Stimpunks (various quotations gathered)

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