Resources
Dana developed these checklists with neurodivergent folk front of mind.
- Glimmers Checklist PDF Description: Glimmers are stimulus/experiences that generate awe, joy or peace. Unfortunately, we may have learned to suppress or hide our trigger due to societal pressure to have prescribed interests relating to your age, gender, ethnicity etc. Glimmers may fluctuate in intensity over time - if you are losing interest, be sure to be kind to yourself.
- Identifying Triggers Checklist PDF Description: Triggers are a stimulus/experience that creates painful or distressing thoughts, feelings or sensations. By understanding your triggers, you have more opportunity to prevent, reduce, plan for and recover from triggering experiences. Your triggers are unique to you and you are the best person to know what you need. Others being surprised or confused by your triggers does not invalidate your experience or needs.