Ariel from The Little Mermaid: Neurodivergence in the Media

Ariel from The Little Mermaid: Neurodivergence in the Media

In this week’s segment of Neurodivergence in Media, we are discussing Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid Sources Anyone else feel like the little mermaid is an allegory for “high functioning” autism and choice conformity? [https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/comments/1kua1n7/anyone_else_feel_like_the_little_mermaid_is_an/] Hey ASD Article [https://www.heyasd.com/blogs/autism/the-little-mermaid-autism?srsltid=AfmBOorXwEdHPOpwIc5JV_0mnykitxNKpUS-G5RVRz-Q5_Yu2Rn_t_8x] My neurodivergent reading of "The Little Mermaid": Ariel is autistic, and Eric has ADHD - Salon.com [https://www.salon.com/2023/09/18/the-little-mermaid-autistic-adhd/] Where to find us… Gaming Channel- Thanks for Lookin [https://www.youtube.com/@thanksforlookin] Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@notneurotypicalgirls],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notneurotypicalgirls/],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalgirls], @notneurotypicalgirls! Follow Niki on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nikitabonana/] Follow Amanda on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/amandasvartaas/] Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? Send us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer Don't listen to a word we say. We are not doctors, we don't even play one on TV. These are just our experiences and opinions. Opinions are like assholes; everybody has one. The topics discussed here are not meant to treat, diagnose, or cure medical conditions.

Is There a Link Between the Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ Communities?

This week we are talking about the possible correlation between neurodivergence and the LGBTQIA+ community. Sources The Link Between Neurodivergence and the LGBTQ+ Population | Psychology Today [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-disorders-among-gender-expansive-and-neurodivergent-individuals/202506/the-link-between] LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity: the links between neurodivergence and being LGBTQ+ [https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/lgbtqia-neurodiversity-neurodivergent-lgbtq/] Largest study to date confirms overlap between autism and gender diversity | The Transmitter [https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/largest-study-to-date-confirms-overlap-between-autism-and-gender-diversity] Study Referenced [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10806377/#:~:text=neurodiversity%2C%20gender%2C%20autism-,Editorial,of%20autism%20and%20gender%20diversity] Where to find us… Gaming Channel- Thanks for Lookin [https://www.youtube.com/@thanksforlookin] Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@notneurotypicalgirls],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notneurotypicalgirls/],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalgirls], @notneurotypicalgirls! Follow Niki on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nikitabonana/] Follow Amanda on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/amandasvartaas/] Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? Send us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer Don't listen to a word we say. We are not doctors, we don't even play one on TV. These are just our experiences and opinions. Opinions are like assholes; everybody has one. The topics discussed here are not meant to treat, diagnose, or cure medical conditions.

The One About Baldur's Gate 3

We needed a break and then a soft relaunch so here is a random chat about BG3. Where to find us… Gaming Channel- Thanks for Lookin [https://www.youtube.com/@thanksforlookin] Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@notneurotypicalgirls],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notneurotypicalgirls/],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalgirls], @notneurotypicalgirls! Follow Niki on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nikitabonana/] Follow Amanda on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/amandasvartaas/] Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? Send us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer Don't listen to a word we say. We are not doctors, we don't even play one on TV. These are just our experiences and opinions. Opinions are like assholes; everybody has one. The topics discussed here are not meant to treat, diagnose, or cure medical conditions.

Can a TikTok Crash Out Cost You Your Career?

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? Sources Check out CC Suarez [https://youtube.com/@iamccsuarez?si=31Wfguh4g5egv8ph] and Sherrilyn Dale [https://youtube.com/@sherrilyndaleofficial?si=WYTi-YP4jvCcgB7y]’s episode on their show, Here for the Clout [https://youtu.be/ye3nBSj0akc?si=arICrefkg0cwOJ-x]! Allison’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@quiltsandcats?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Bryan’s Video [https://youtu.be/FtIVv9brhWE?si=qXikEO8HzycZlx0a] Where to find us… Gaming Channel- Thanks for Lookin [https://www.youtube.com/@thanksforlookin] Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@notneurotypicalgirls],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notneurotypicalgirls/],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalgirls], @notneurotypicalgirls! Follow Niki on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nikitabonana/] Follow Amanda on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/amandasvartaas/] Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? Send us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer Don't listen to a word we say. We are not doctors, we don't even play one on TV. These are just our experiences and opinions. Opinions are like assholes everybody has one. The topics discussed here are not meant to treat, diagnose, or cure medical conditions.

Mr. Robot: A Neurodivergent Info Dump

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. Where to find us… Gaming Channel- Thanks for Lookin [https://www.youtube.com/@thanksforlookin] Follow us on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@notneurotypicalgirls],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notneurotypicalgirls/],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/notneurotypicalgirls], @notneurotypicalgirls! Follow Niki on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠@nikitabonana⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nikitabonana/] Follow Amanda on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠@amandasvartaas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/amandasvartaas/] Have a question? Want to tell us we suck? Send us an email at thendcpodcast@gmail.com! Disclaimer Don't listen to a word we say. We are not doctors, we don't even play one on TV. These are just our experiences and opinions. Opinions are like assholes everybody has one. The topics discussed here are not meant to treat, diagnose, or cure medical conditions.