Central Illinois Adult Neurodivergents, Autism, ADHD, and More

09/26/2025

We support our q***r community, including our trans loved ones.
It has been estimated that up to 80% of neurodivergent individuals have gender and sexuality differences. We are our q***r community!

To the transgender & GNC community: Peoria Proud stands strong in our commitment to defend and protect your rights. We will do everything we can to ensure you ALWAYS have a home in Peoria, Illinois, and America. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

To support our cause: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/1ce78079-e795-4dd8-a463-ce8d9ffed969

10/31/2024

Rest and recovery time are restoration.
This is self care.

10/25/2024

Coming Up!

Please join us at our next Neurodivergent Network @ Lakeview Branch meet up! This weekend, Sunday Oct 27, 2:30 to 3:30 with open discussion until 4:45.
Our own Elise Hearn, manager at Lakeview Library will be discussing neurodiversity and employment. Topics include resume and interview support, what to expect from your first days on the job, and managing sensory needs and accommodations. Tim O'Malley from Goodwill will also share about the autism employment service program.

https://www.facebook.com/share/atSt1o6CCcrnvHV4/

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10/22/2024

David Gray Hammond - wisdom and insight as always

65 likes, 8 comments. “I am proudly Autistic”

09/21/2024

Join us IN SEPTEMBER for an interesting discussion about ALEXITHYMIA!
Many autistic and neurodivergent people experience alexithymia or struggles with emotions. Alexithymia is a neurological divergence that makes it difficult to define and express one’s emotions. To be clear, autistic people have emotions. However, they often have difficulty reading emotions expressed outwardly by others, are unclear what emotions they are experiencing themselves, and endure a ‘fogginess’ in bodily (interoception) and mental signals manifested by their emotions. Emotions are present but nebulous. NDs describe emotions as difficult to define and process. Learning to recognize emotions takes practice, effort, and time, and can be overwhelming and exhausting.
We will discuss alexithymia and try out some strategies to navigate emotional states and feelings by focusing on body sensations and learning about the link with human NEEDS, such as safety or autonomy.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2144650222586739/2144650239253404

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09/21/2024

We have a FB GROUP!
Join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/782011497348450
and be sure to answer the membership questions.

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09/06/2024

Join us this month for an interesting discussion about ALEXITHYMIA!

Many autistic and neurodivergent people experience alexithymia or struggles with emotions. Alexithymia is a neurological divergence that makes it difficult to define and express one’s emotions. To be clear, autistic people have emotions. However, they often have difficulty reading emotions expressed outwardly by others, are unclear what emotions they are experiencing themselves, and endure a ‘fogginess’ in bodily (interoception) and mental signals manifested by their emotions. Emotions are present but nebulous. NDs describe emotions as difficult to define and process. Learning to recognize emotions takes practice, effort, and time, and can be overwhelming and exhausting.

We will discuss alexithymia and try out some strategies to navigate emotional states and feelings by focusing on body sensations and learning about the link with human NEEDS, such as safety or autonomy.

https://www.facebook.com/share/BCnGRZBtgwTBTeuR/

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08/20/2024

Hope to see you this weekend!

Sunday Aug 25 at 2:30 - 3:30 for a hands on presentation of
*Go-Bags for Neurodivergent Folks and Families!*
Get a free fidget toy and learn about what and how to pack for outings. Discussion and chat time afterwards until 4:45pm!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2144650222586739/2144650245920070

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