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A Neurodiversity Paradigm Lens on Polyvagal Theory

People keep asking me how the Autistic community views polyvagal theory. Right now, I can’t speak for the community’s perspective. People…

Feb 24, 2023

A Neurodiversity Paradigm Lens on Polyvagal Theory

Feb 24, 2023

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A Neurodivergent Review of the Safe and Sound Protocol

The Safe and Sound Protocol is a powerful trauma intervention designed by Dr. Stephen Porges and team. Dr Porges is best known for…

Feb 9, 2023

A Neurodivergent Review of the Safe and Sound Protocol

Feb 9, 2023

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Food, Weight, And Diet: A Trauma-Informed Reframe

This set of graphics came out of personal research that has been a necessary part of my recovery from a restrictive eating disorder. The…

Feb 1, 2023

Food, Weight, And Diet: A Trauma-Informed Reframe

Feb 1, 2023

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Neurodivergent Identity

A set of infographics informed by neurodivergent activists and scholars and the greater neurodivergent community (21 images)

Jan 23, 2023

Neurodivergent Identity

Jan 23, 2023

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Lost in Translation: The Social Language Theory of Neurodivergence (part 2 of 2)

While speaking different languages makes relationships difficult, invalidation makes relationships impossible.

Mar 26, 2022

Lost in Translation: The Social Language Theory of Neurodivergence (part 2 of 2)

Mar 26, 2022

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Evolution of a Theory: Polyvagal is Not Dead

Jan 29, 2022

Evolution of a Theory: Polyvagal is Not Dead

Jan 29, 2022

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The Vagus Nerve & Chronic Illness

A set of infographics by Janae Elisabeth, informed by Dr. Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, Peter Levine, Bessel van der Kolk, Robert Naviaux, and…

Dec 6, 2020

The Vagus Nerve & Chronic Illness

Dec 6, 2020

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My Autistic Social Engagement System is Not Dysfunctional

An emotional response to Polyvagal Theory researchers

Dec 3, 2020

My Autistic Social Engagement System is Not Dysfunctional

Dec 3, 2020

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Discovering a Trauma-Informed Positive Autistic Identity

I comprehend my autism as something entirely different from the stereotype many people have in their minds when someone says “autism.”

Nov 7, 2020

Discovering a Trauma-Informed Positive Autistic Identity

Nov 7, 2020

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A Neurodiversity Paradigm Breakdown of the DSM Criteria for Autism

From the perspective of a trauma-informed positive autistic identity

Oct 31, 2020

A Neurodiversity Paradigm Breakdown of the DSM Criteria for Autism

Oct 31, 2020

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Trauma Geek

Janae Elisabeth is a researcher-storyteller and neurodiversity advocate from western North Carolina. #actuallyautistic #traumaismyspecialinterest

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