Mirages From A Neurodivergent Mind
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Mirages From a Neurodivergent Mind:
A mirage is defined as "something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so." Often, neurotypical individuals experience difficulty discerning that a "high-functioning" autistic individual is on the autism spectrum. This is because many autistic individuals learn to produce a mask on their neurodivergent behaviors, producing the appearance of "normality"/neurotypicality. However, this mask is merely a mirage. Underneath the mask is the reality of neurodivergence.
I. Musical Echolalia
Musical echolalia can be defined "as the demonstration of the immediate, relative, imitation of a pitch, melody or rhythm sequence of a musical phrase performed through vocal, instrumental, or physical expression." Oftentimes, this does indeed manifest physically in autistic individuals. However, in low-support need individuals, this can sometimes transfer to mental repetition. In fact, some existing research studies suggest earworms are more prevalent in individuals with autism. As an autistic individual, I almost constantly hear music in my head. Sometimes it is my own, other times it is existing music. Regardless, it is often out of my control and can become an invasive nuisance at times. Yet without it, I could not write music.
II. Bilateralism
Bilateralism can be defined as the state of “pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides.” This relates to my autism through the duality of me being hyposensitive, but still experiencing occasional sensory overloads. Hyposensitivity comes in many different forms, but in the most general definition, it refers to “abnormal decreased sensitivity to sensory input.” This includes being unaware of body sensations, not noticing objects and walking into them, failing to notice noxious odors, and more. A sensory overload is when over-stimulation of one of the body’s senses leads to the brain being overwhelmed, causing discomfort and sometimes anxiety. The calm opening of this movement serves as a direct contrast to the preceding movement and reflects the experience of being hyposensitive. In some ways, it creates a feeling of blissful ignorance. This is contrasted by the more intense ending, which reflects the emotions associated with a mild sensory overload.
Parts will be sent within 48 business hours of purchase separately
Mirages From a Neurodivergent Mind:
A mirage is defined as "something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so." Often, neurotypical individuals experience difficulty discerning that a "high-functioning" autistic individual is on the autism spectrum. This is because many autistic individuals learn to produce a mask on their neurodivergent behaviors, producing the appearance of "normality"/neurotypicality. However, this mask is merely a mirage. Underneath the mask is the reality of neurodivergence.
I. Musical Echolalia
Musical echolalia can be defined "as the demonstration of the immediate, relative, imitation of a pitch, melody or rhythm sequence of a musical phrase performed through vocal, instrumental, or physical expression." Oftentimes, this does indeed manifest physically in autistic individuals. However, in low-support need individuals, this can sometimes transfer to mental repetition. In fact, some existing research studies suggest earworms are more prevalent in individuals with autism. As an autistic individual, I almost constantly hear music in my head. Sometimes it is my own, other times it is existing music. Regardless, it is often out of my control and can become an invasive nuisance at times. Yet without it, I could not write music.
II. Bilateralism
Bilateralism can be defined as the state of “pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides.” This relates to my autism through the duality of me being hyposensitive, but still experiencing occasional sensory overloads. Hyposensitivity comes in many different forms, but in the most general definition, it refers to “abnormal decreased sensitivity to sensory input.” This includes being unaware of body sensations, not noticing objects and walking into them, failing to notice noxious odors, and more. A sensory overload is when over-stimulation of one of the body’s senses leads to the brain being overwhelmed, causing discomfort and sometimes anxiety. The calm opening of this movement serves as a direct contrast to the preceding movement and reflects the experience of being hyposensitive. In some ways, it creates a feeling of blissful ignorance. This is contrasted by the more intense ending, which reflects the emotions associated with a mild sensory overload.
Parts will be sent within 48 business hours of purchase separately
Mirages From a Neurodivergent Mind:
A mirage is defined as "something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so." Often, neurotypical individuals experience difficulty discerning that a "high-functioning" autistic individual is on the autism spectrum. This is because many autistic individuals learn to produce a mask on their neurodivergent behaviors, producing the appearance of "normality"/neurotypicality. However, this mask is merely a mirage. Underneath the mask is the reality of neurodivergence.
I. Musical Echolalia
Musical echolalia can be defined "as the demonstration of the immediate, relative, imitation of a pitch, melody or rhythm sequence of a musical phrase performed through vocal, instrumental, or physical expression." Oftentimes, this does indeed manifest physically in autistic individuals. However, in low-support need individuals, this can sometimes transfer to mental repetition. In fact, some existing research studies suggest earworms are more prevalent in individuals with autism. As an autistic individual, I almost constantly hear music in my head. Sometimes it is my own, other times it is existing music. Regardless, it is often out of my control and can become an invasive nuisance at times. Yet without it, I could not write music.
II. Bilateralism
Bilateralism can be defined as the state of “pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides.” This relates to my autism through the duality of me being hyposensitive, but still experiencing occasional sensory overloads. Hyposensitivity comes in many different forms, but in the most general definition, it refers to “abnormal decreased sensitivity to sensory input.” This includes being unaware of body sensations, not noticing objects and walking into them, failing to notice noxious odors, and more. A sensory overload is when over-stimulation of one of the body’s senses leads to the brain being overwhelmed, causing discomfort and sometimes anxiety. The calm opening of this movement serves as a direct contrast to the preceding movement and reflects the experience of being hyposensitive. In some ways, it creates a feeling of blissful ignorance. This is contrasted by the more intense ending, which reflects the emotions associated with a mild sensory overload.