Dana Kabaila

You are welcome to use and share these free resources. They were developed with neurodivergent folk front of mind and in collaboration with Rasa Kabaila (Broadleaf Nurse Practitioner Services).

Glimmers Checklist

Glimmers are stimulus/experiences that generate awe, joy or peace. Unfortunately, many have learned to suppress or hide glimmers in response to social pressure to have set interests according to age, gender, ethnicity etc. Glimmers are dynamic and interest may fluctuate in intensity over time. That’s OK, we are always evolving. This is not a complete checklist and you can add anything you like. Each glimmer can also be explored, found in existing practices and added to increase regular wellbeing support.

Triggers Checklist

Triggers Checklist when you click on opens new page with Trigger Checklist PDF Triggers are a experiences that create painful or distressing thoughts, feelings or sensations. How much a trigger impacts you will vary. By understanding triggers, you have more opportunities to prevent, reduce, plan for and recover from them. 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.

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) Checklist

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) Checklist when you click on opens new page with RSD Checklist PDF Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) describes an experience of heightened sensitivity to intended or perceived criticism. Most people dislike rejection. RSD can result in significant distress, pain as well as feelings of guilt and shame. This can negatively impact self esteem, sense of self and participation.

Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) Checklist

Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) Checklist when you click on opens new page with PDA Checklist PDF PDA describes experiences of distress when others make our choices or dictate our actions. People with PDA may attempt to mitigate this distress by maintaining a sense of control. They may reject or avoid real or perceived demands. Masking or internalising these responses can increase risk of shutdowns, meltdowns, inertia (getting stuck) and burn out.

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