Hi everyone! We`ve reached the end of the semester already! How are you feeling?
Did you graduate this semester? Moving on from college can feel really daunting. Swipe for some tips to keep in mind!
If you aren`t graduating this semester, we hope you enjoy your summer vacation and we can`t wait to see you on campus again in the fall!
Thank you for the years of support and love. And congratulations on finishing the Spring 2025 semester! We wish you all the best with everything you do!!! ❤️
Happy Monday everyone!
Today we`re talking about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and its sister Recognition Responsive Euphoria.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria or RSD is the intense emotional pain that one feels when confronted with failure, rejection, or even perceived or anticipated failure or rejection. This is a common struggle for ADHDers. This is often accompanied with embarrassment doing common tasks, low self-esteem, avoidance of tasks, and striving for perfection even at their own expense. Someone with RSD can be easily overwhelmed by their responsibilities because they believe they have to bring their very best or risk rejection. This can also prevent taking chances or making strides.
While you may have heard of RSD before, have you ever heard of its counterpart?
Recognition Responsive Euphoria or RRE is a term coined by doctor of clinical psychology and neuropsychology Dr. William Dobson. He explained it as the flip side of RSD, where ADHDers can experience feelings of intense joy after being praised or recognized for their hard work. When the individual is over self-critical, having support and appreciation from peers is a validation of their attention to detail and precision. Theoretically, if one experiences RRE, it can make their fears associated with rejection easier to accept. Recognition can motivate them to reach out, take risks, and work hard in accordance with their limits, as the promise of feeling accomplished now seems attainable.
While it`s important to understand the struggles that ADHDers experience, it`s equally as important to recognize their strengths as well. Being in tune with the goods and the bads of neurodiversity will build resilience and self-esteem.
More info on both are linked on the slides. Check them out!
#rejectionsensitivedysphoria #recognitionresponsiveeuphoria #neurodiveristy #engineering
Happy Sunday everyone!
Today we`re sharing an article from UConnToday about the Waterbury campus` Neurovariability Initiative. Swipe for more info!
This is a huge step in our goal of recognizing neurodiversity as a natural and important part of education and innovation. Go check out the full article via the link below!
https://today.uconn.edu/2025/04/uconn-waterburys-neurovariability-initiative-where-cognitive-strengths-fuel-learning-for-all/
#neurodiversity #engineering #uconnwaterbury
Happy Friday everyone!
We`re happy to share the next webinar from the Northeastern Neurodiversity Initiative. Register for the Spring Coalition Conversation "Creating a Bridge Between Higher Education and the Workplace" today!
More details will be coming soon. You can register via the QR code. We can`t wait to see you there!
#neurodiversity #engineering
Happy Monday everyone!
This week is midterms week for the Spring 2025 semester. The good news is, spring break is in a week! The bad news is, of course, midterms!
We compiled a few events happening this week and resource reminders for you to take advantage of here on campus. Don`t be afraid to utilize whatever you may need; that`s what they`re here for!
Remember that you can succeed and it`s okay to ask for help!!
Enjoy the nice weather and good luck!
#neurodiversity #engineering
Happy Friday everyone!
We`re featuring the article "The Challenge of Being Neurodivergent in STEM" by c&en, where Connie Syharat, Dr. Arash Zaghi, and other leaders in the STEM neurodiversity movement have had their amazing work recognized!
This article discusses the challenges that neurodivergent individuals face in STEM; that with the strengths, there are also struggles that can go unnoticed.
The link to the article, as well as the research paper that Connie was quoted from, are both available on the last slide or right here:
Full article: https://cen.acs.org/careers/diversity/challenge-being-neurodivergent-STEM/102/i39
Research paper: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1149068
#neurodiversity #engineering
Hi everyone! We are excited to bring back our Neuroinclusive Teaching Summer Institute (NTSI) for its second year!
NTSI is an energizing experience aimed at empowering STEM faculty to build more inclusive learning environments through strength-based, neuroinclusive teaching practices. Areas of focus include theoretical approaches to neurodiversity, neurodiversity strengths and challenges, instructional design, accessibility, personalization, and active learning.
This is a great way to kickstart a course redesign process while becoming part of a warm and welcoming learning community!
Registration and more info can be found through the QR code or the link in our story.
See you there!
#neurodiversity #engineering #neuroinclusive
Happy Saturday everyone!
It`s been awhile since we`ve updated you on the latest Yamila blog posts. Go check them out on our website!
As always the link to the website is in our bio. Enjoy!
#neurodiversity #engineering
