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Explain My Brain: a One-Page Guide for the People Around Me
Fill it in, hand it to a partner, parent, friend or manager. What helps, what does not, how to spot overload. An instruction manual, not an excuse.
Most conflicts around a neurodivergent brain come from the other person guessing. This page replaces guessing with instructions. Be specific: 'send me the agenda the day before' is useful, 'be patient' is not.
What is inside
- ✓This page is for
- ✓From
- ✓Date
- ✓In one or two sentences: how my brain works differently, in my own words
- ✓What helps me (tick, then add your own)
- ✓What does not help
- ✓Signs I am getting overloaded
- ✓What to do when you see them (and what not to do)
- ✓What I am working on, and how you can support it
- ✓Questions you can always ask me
How to use it
- 1Print it, or open it on a tablet and fill it with a stylus.
- 2Use it for one week before judging it. New habits need a few repetitions.
- 3Bring it to your doctor or therapist: a filled sheet says more than memory.
This tool supports self-management. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace professional care.
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