Introducing “Neurodiversity & The Coronavirus”: a special edition blog series on how the neurodiverse population, many of which are our own interns and board members, have dealt with the coronavirus. From facing difficulties in needing to adapt to an all new way of life and how they reacted to COVID-19, to making the best out of these circumstances and offering sage advice to people out there struggling, they share their own personal stories in hopes of helping others cope with these unusual times.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:
Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:
JR, autism self-advocate, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism
Haley Moss, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism
Noah, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey
Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being neurodiverse has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism
Kim H, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily C’s Journey With OCD
Emily C, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how possibly having OCD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:
Ray, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael T’s Journey With Misophonia
Michael T, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having misophonia has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story
Zack R, 23, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic & how having autism and ADHD has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Jonathan’s Adaptation to Change
Jonathan, intern for Different Brains, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Debbi’s Journey With ADD
Debbi, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having ADD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lynne’s Adaptation to Change
Lynne, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kimberley’s Journey With Epilepsy
Kimberley, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having epilepsy has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hannah’s Adaptation to Change:
Hannah, CIP graduate, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Philip’s Adaptation to Change
Philip, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Preston’s Journey With Tuberous Sclerosis
Preston, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having tuberous sclerosis has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zahra’s Journey With Depression
Zahra, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having depression has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism
Michael, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Pandemic: ESE Specialist Ruth’s Adaption to Change
Dr. Ruth Hinkson, ESE Specialist at Northeast High School, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with quarantine.
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