My Brain is Different - Teens Version
Understanding My Neurodivergent Brain
Different wiring, not deficit
My brain is wired differently, not incorrectly.
Strengths My Brain Wiring Gives Me
•
•
•
•
Areas Where I Need Accommodations
(These reflect environmental mismatch, not personal failing)
•
•
•
•
Neurodiversity Truths
🧠Neurodivergence is natural human variation
⚙️Accommodation is access, not advantage
📊Struggles reflect fit, not ability
💡Different processing ≠ inferior processing
🔧Tools and systems are legitimate strategies
✊Self-advocacy is a strength
Self-Compassion Commitment
I commit to treating myself with the same understanding I would offer a friend. My worth is not determined by neurotypical standards. I will advocate for my needs without shame.
Signed:
Date:
Your brain is not a problem to be fixed. It's a different way of being human.
NDKids.com
Tip: Use Ctrl/Cmd + P to print, or click the Print button above. For best results, enable "Background graphics" in print settings.