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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

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

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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Age of Awareness

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

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

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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Age of Awareness

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

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

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

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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