This is a publication for neurodivergent artists & writers.
Art is a powerful form of communication.
The heart of this project is to kindle human to human connection as well as neurodivergent community.
This publication respects self identification.
Anyone who identifies as neurodivergent is invited to contribute.
Neurodivergence includes, but is not limited to those who are autistic, ADHD, OCD, syntesthetes, dyspraxic, dyslexic, dyscalculic, etc. It also includes those with sensory processing differences such as hyper sensitivity or hypo sensitivity.
The following guidelines are in place to provide a welcoming and accessible space.
1. Be kind.
It’s in the name. No hate speech or trolling will be tolerated.
This includes racial slurs and negative stereotyping of any kind.
2. This is an LGBTQIA+ affirming space.
If we had a brick and mortar we’d be flying a pride flag. Please behave appropriately.
Be respectful of pronouns and gender identities.
3. This is a neurodiversity affirming space.
Harmful terms and stereotypes should not be unpacked here due to the associated trauma some members may have. These include, but are not limited to terms like: Aspergers, HSP, “low functioning / high functioning” labels, ABA therapy, etc.1
4. Neuro Nest is not the news.
It’s important that we have spaces for connection and regeneration.
Consuming news content to the point of shut down is not in service of any cause.
Neuro Nest is a space to connect through creative expression.
This is not the space to discuss breaking news or submit works that directly reference current events.
5. Content warnings.
When linking to outside websites please include appropriate content warnings.
If your work needs a content warning it is not appropriate for Neurokind’s open calls.
Please do not submit work that include:
- Violence
- Nudity / Toplessness of Any Gender
- Sexual Acts
- Profanity
- Drugs or Smoking
- Prescription Medication
- Suicidal Themes
- Body Shaming
- Weight Loss Culture
- News Headlines
- Religion, Deconstruction, or Religious Trauma
Please do not reach out to ask me for an exception.
These are firm guidelines. They exist to protect myself and community members who have experienced trauma. I do not have the capacity to curate or offer the appropriate support for works around these themes.
You’re encouraged to share work that fall outside of these guidelines elsewhere.
6. Root your work in your own lived experience.
This is not the space to debate or discuss religion, politics, diagnostic reform, criteria, etc. (For example: The work we exhibit may be political on a personal level, but should not overtly reference nations, politicians, or political parties.)
7. No public shaming.
The comments of Neuro Nest are not the place to publicly shame anyone.
Some neurodivergent members may misread social situations or mistakenly use harmful terms. If the community guidelines are broken the post will be removed as soon as possible.
Please use other avenues of communication for heated debate and disagreement.
This is a space for connection.
Neuro Nest will hold space for individuals to learn and grow, but willful disregard for the community guidelines will result in banning.