Multiple answers are fine, please specify which.
Approximately 5 minutes. : )
1. Do you identify as autistic or neurodivergent?
A) Yes, I have a formal diagnosis.
B) Yes, I identify as neurodivergent without a formal diagnosis.
C) No, but I suspect I might be autistic or neurodivergent.
D) No, I don’t think I am.
2. How did you first become aware of autism or neurodivergence in yourself or others?
A) Professional evaluation (e.g., from a doctor or therapist)
B) Personal research and reflection
C) Discussions with family or community members
D) Noticing my own experiences and challenges
E) Other (please specify)
3. How old were you when you first thought you might be autistic or neurodivergent?
A) Under 10
B) 10-15
C) 16-20
D) 21 or older
E) I have not considered it
4. What challenges do you face as a Somali woman who is autistic or identifies as neurodivergent?
A) Misunderstanding or stigma from the community
B) Difficulty finding culturally sensitive support
C) Balancing cultural expectations with personal needs
D) Isolation or lack of connections with others
E) Other (please specify)
5. What support or resources would you find most helpful in navigating your experiences?
A) Community support groups
B) Access to mental health professionals familiar with neurodiversity
C) Online resources and forums
D) Educational materials for family and friends
E) Other (please specify)
Approximately 5 minutes. : )
1. Do you identify as autistic or neurodivergent?
A) Yes, I have a formal diagnosis.
B) Yes, I identify as neurodivergent without a formal diagnosis.
C) No, but I suspect I might be autistic or neurodivergent.
D) No, I don’t think I am.
2. How did you first become aware of autism or neurodivergence in yourself or others?
A) Professional evaluation (e.g., from a doctor or therapist)
B) Personal research and reflection
C) Discussions with family or community members
D) Noticing my own experiences and challenges
E) Other (please specify)
3. How old were you when you first thought you might be autistic or neurodivergent?
A) Under 10
B) 10-15
C) 16-20
D) 21 or older
E) I have not considered it
4. What challenges do you face as a Somali woman who is autistic or identifies as neurodivergent?
A) Misunderstanding or stigma from the community
B) Difficulty finding culturally sensitive support
C) Balancing cultural expectations with personal needs
D) Isolation or lack of connections with others
E) Other (please specify)
5. What support or resources would you find most helpful in navigating your experiences?
A) Community support groups
B) Access to mental health professionals familiar with neurodiversity
C) Online resources and forums
D) Educational materials for family and friends
E) Other (please specify)
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Neurodivergence is a broader term for various neurological conditions, such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism included. However, I separated them because I wanted to place more emphasis on autism, if that makes sense?
