In this week’s segment of Neurodivergence in Media, we are discussing Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid

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Anyone else feel like the little mermaid is an allegory for “high functioning” autism and choice conformity?

Hey ASD Article

My neurodivergent reading of "The Little Mermaid": Ariel is autistic, and Eric has ADHD - Salon.com

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This week we are talking about the possible correlation between neurodivergence and the LGBTQIA+ community.

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The Link Between Neurodivergence and the LGBTQ+ Population | Psychology Today

LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity: the links between neurodivergence and being LGBTQ+

Largest study to date confirms overlap between autism and gender diversity | The Transmitter

Study Referenced

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We needed a break and then a soft relaunch so here is a random chat about BG3.

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In this episode, we dive into the viral story of Allison, a TikToker who exposed her toxic workplace online, only to lose her job and face harsh backlash. Claiming she was discriminated against due to her disability, Allison sparked a fierce debate about workplace rights, online advocacy, and professional boundaries. Things escalate when Bryan, a YouTuber and career coach, uses her videos as a cautionary tale, prompting Allison to accuse him of misogyny and call for the removal of his children in a heated response. Is this a case of justifiable outrage or a cautionary spiral of internet drama gone too far?

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Check out CC Suarez and Sherrilyn Dale’s episode on their show, Here for the Clout!

Allison’s TikTok

Bryan’s Video

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Welcome to Amanda's ultimate neurodivergent info dump on Mr. Robot! 🖥️💣 In this episode, she channels all her hyperfixation energy into unraveling the genius, chaos, and layered storytelling of Mr. Robot. From Elliot Alderson’s unreliable narration to the show’s raw exploration of hacking culture, power structures, and societal collapse, we’re going all in.

Whether you're a fellow fan, a curious first-timer, or just love hearing someone passionately overanalyze TV, this episode is for you.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics depicted in Mr. Robot, including violence, abuse, substance use, and themes of trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

🔧 Topics Include:

• Elliot, a protagonist with Dissociative Identity Disorder

• The show's approach to unreliable narration

• Breaking down the twists and hidden layers

• Why Mr. Robot hits differently for neurodivergent brains

Get ready to dive headfirst into the digital rabbit hole — no fsociety membership required.

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Have you ever been accused of having the attention span of a sparrow? Ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you will never be like everyone else? Hiccup certainly has. This week in our Neurodiversity in the Media segment, we're breaking down the neurodivergent qualities we see in Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon!

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Do you struggle with sleep? You are not alone! Up to 80% of people with intellectual disabilities have difficulty sleeping. We wanted to know why, so Niki did some digging and this is what we found out!

Sources

Sleep: What It Is, Why It’s Important, Stages, REM & NREM

A literature review of sleep problems and neurodevelopment disorders - PMC

Autism, ADHD, and Sleep: An Expert Guide on Neurodivergent Sleep

Circadian Rhythm

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Were you ever treated like a child well into adulthood simply because you're neurodivergent? Or maybe it was the opposite experience of always being told you were "mature" for your age. Either way we probably end up equally as frustrated in the end so let's talk about it.

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