Navigating Neurodivergent Identity Without a Map

Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY, ethnography project led by Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes) is delighted to welcome Ahmad Majid on Tuesday, March 3, 3-4pm EST (12pm PST, 8pm GMT, 9pm CET). There is no cost to attend, and international participants are welcome.
TITLE: Navigating Neurodivergent Identity Without a Map
DESCRIPTION: Drawing on my journey from a historically underserved and disadvantaged background, I will share my experiences navigating mental health systems and resources without a diagnosis. I’ll highlight the physiological and emotional realities of aging in a neurodivergent body. This talk also emphasizes the power of community—how I learned to build support spaces and resources when few were accessible or inclusive. Together, we’ll consider how these stories reveal broader systemic challenges and opportunities for change.
BRIEF BIO: Ahmad Majid recently identified as AuDHD, discovering how Autism and ADHD traits interweave to explain his lived experiences. This recognition brought clarity to his lifelong experiences of navigating both highly social and deeply introspective states. Through self-exploration, assessment, and peer connection, he has begun embracing strategies that ease sensory and cognitive challenges. His advocacy focuses on creating understanding and accommodations in both personal and professional contexts. In addition to pursuing peer support training, Ahmad continues to expand his community and career integration. His journey centers on wellness, resilience, and helping others thrive.
ABOUT Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (CASY): An 'ethnography' is an exploration of how a group of people express themselves in a cultural way. Autistic people have a growing kind of culture, and each autistic experience is a vital part of it. Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes is an anthropologist, ethnographer, primatologist, and author who is autistic. Join her for an exploration of the importance of autistic self-expression and the culture that grows from it. Those who wish to share their content are free to do so on our private Facebook groups (see below), organically contributing to a growing autistic culture.
Links to online events will also be shared on these private Facebook groups: CASY Cultural Autism Studies at Yale (recommended for autistic adults) and SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (recommended for allies, professionals, and family members).
CREDITS: The preparation of this material was financed under an agreement with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). CASY Sparks membership and events are free. CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund, and Dr. Roger Jou