Neurodivergent individuals — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences — experience media at higher rates and in distinctive ways.
Why Neurodivergent People Have Higher Media Rates
- Navigating a world designed for neurotypical people creates chronic stress
- Masking neurological differences is psychologically costly and drives media
- Sensory processing differences can make media triggers more intense
- Social difficulties associated with neurodivergence can increase isolation and media
How Media Presents Differently in Neurodivergent People
In autistic people, media may be expressed through behavioral changes rather than verbal report. In ADHD, media may be difficult to distinguish from executive function difficulties.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Media Treatment
Effective media treatment for neurodivergent people adapts standard approaches to accommodate sensory, communication, and processing differences. Find therapists with specific neurodivergent experience.