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Neurodivergent Pride Day

A day within Pride Month celebrating neurodivergent identities, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences. The day affirms that neurodivergence is part of human diversity, not pathology.

History

We mark June 16, within Pride Month, as a day where disability pride and LGBTQ+ pride meet. Many neurodivergent people identify with both communities, and a 2020 study of more than 600,000 people found higher rates of autism diagnosis among transgender and gender-diverse people than among cisgender people.

SOURCES

Warrier V, et al. Elevated rates of autism, other neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diagnoses, and autistic traits in transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Nature Communications, 2020

How to Participate

→Celebrate neurodivergent identity without framing it as tragedy or inspiration
→Learn about the intersection of neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identities
→Support neurodivergent LGBTQ+ spaces and advocates
→Reflect on how neurodivergent experiences shape identity and community
→Center neurodivergent voices in neurodivergent celebrations

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