The term Toxic Masking comes from the Neurodivergent community and is most commonly associated as an issue impacting Autistic.
However, it can flexibly be applied to any marginalized group that is put in a position of pressure or threat to mask their identities and/or conform to provided stereotypes for acceptance and/or safety.
All true forms of "Masking" are Toxic Masking.
Which is not to be confused with "Disguising". A chosen and intentional tool used to get things done in a non-exclusive world.
Or being "Closeted" as a personal journey that can include protection from threat to ones safety, or personal comfort.
These are often harmful to the person too, however not as hardly of excluding as the alternative. These are constructs that must be undone so such compromises needed be made at the cost of emotional labor from Neurodivergent & other marginalized communities.
However, it can flexibly be applied to any marginalized group that is put in a position of pressure or threat to mask their identities and/or conform to provided stereotypes for acceptance and/or safety.
All true forms of "Masking" are Toxic Masking.
Which is not to be confused with "Disguising". A chosen and intentional tool used to get things done in a non-exclusive world.
Or being "Closeted" as a personal journey that can include protection from threat to ones safety, or personal comfort.
These are often harmful to the person too, however not as hardly of excluding as the alternative. These are constructs that must be undone so such compromises needed be made at the cost of emotional labor from Neurodivergent & other marginalized communities.
"When you don't create inclusivity Neurodiverse spaced, you promote Toxic Masking."
"I need more Autistic friends, I've been slipping back into Toxic Masking habits lately.
"I need more Autistic friends, I've been slipping back into Toxic Masking habits lately.
by Neuroquid June 07, 2021
Emotiscription is a portmanteau of "Emoticon" or "Emoji", and "Description".
Used much like an "Inclusivity Note" to better include those who may not be able to see or otherwise recognize the symbol. As well as for those using accessibility technology that may not yet recognize Emoji's, Emoticons, or other symbols denoting emotion.
This is to better include the Blind Community who may not see or hear them, Neurodivergents who might interpret them differently, or international communities were one cultures expression may mean something else in another's.
It should be emphasized that Emotiscription are not exclusively for social media and text, but may include any note used to include those who might otherwise not recognize an emotion, experience, gesture, or other symbols bearing the purposes Emojis do.
Both for casual and formal use of Emotiscription should properly include the description at the end in brackets, not parentheses. As parentheses can signify that written speech within should be omitted when read aloud, while brackets typically signify addition to the original quote.
Used much like an "Inclusivity Note" to better include those who may not be able to see or otherwise recognize the symbol. As well as for those using accessibility technology that may not yet recognize Emoji's, Emoticons, or other symbols denoting emotion.
This is to better include the Blind Community who may not see or hear them, Neurodivergents who might interpret them differently, or international communities were one cultures expression may mean something else in another's.
It should be emphasized that Emotiscription are not exclusively for social media and text, but may include any note used to include those who might otherwise not recognize an emotion, experience, gesture, or other symbols bearing the purposes Emojis do.
Both for casual and formal use of Emotiscription should properly include the description at the end in brackets, not parentheses. As parentheses can signify that written speech within should be omitted when read aloud, while brackets typically signify addition to the original quote.
"You want to make your Emotiscription look like the following! 🥰
Yellow Smiley face with hearts
"That was a hilarious joke!😂😂😂
Imagery: 3 Yellow smiley faces laughing so hard that they are in tears"
"Black Lives Matter✊🏿
Image: Black skinned Solidarity Fist Salute"
"Happy Pride Month Everyone! 🏳️ 🌈🏳️ ⚧️
Image: Rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride Flag + Blue, Pink, & White striped Trans Flag."
Yellow Smiley face with hearts
"That was a hilarious joke!😂😂😂
Imagery: 3 Yellow smiley faces laughing so hard that they are in tears"
"Black Lives Matter✊🏿
Image: Black skinned Solidarity Fist Salute"
"Happy Pride Month Everyone! 🏳️ 🌈🏳️ ⚧️
Image: Rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride Flag + Blue, Pink, & White striped Trans Flag."
by Neuroquid June 10, 2021
"Inclusivity Notes" Are notes featured in written or spoken language to provide context critical to inclusivity.
Similarly to "Trigger Warnings", Inclusivity Notes are placed at the top of a body of text, page, or at the beginning of the text it is relevant to.
It is inappropriate to feature Inclusivity Notes after the text they are relevant to, such as one would with a typical use of an asterisk (*) & a footnote at the end.
This is problematic as some would have to disrupt the flow of information to keep up. Such as with textbooks in classes or documents in meetings.
It is also inappropriate to feature Inclusivity :Notes within parentheses so as to be cited but not read alone.
Formal use of Inclusivity Notes should be in bold, or noted with asterisks at the beginning & ending of of the term. Then followed be a semicolon, the type of note, & detailes on the second line. Such as:
*Inclusivity Note: Example*
This is only an example.
Inclusivity Notes may be used to advise individuals such as Neurodivergents about upcoming "non-literal language".
One can also use Inclusivity Notes to advise a Native Language Audience about Foreign Language present, or Second Language Audiences of elusive terms to know in advance. Such as those that do not translate.
Among other applications. Inclusivity Notes can also be used for those with different abilities or disabilities. Such as making more elaborate explanations for visual language that might otherwise exclude Blind Communities.
Similarly to "Trigger Warnings", Inclusivity Notes are placed at the top of a body of text, page, or at the beginning of the text it is relevant to.
It is inappropriate to feature Inclusivity Notes after the text they are relevant to, such as one would with a typical use of an asterisk (*) & a footnote at the end.
This is problematic as some would have to disrupt the flow of information to keep up. Such as with textbooks in classes or documents in meetings.
It is also inappropriate to feature Inclusivity :Notes within parentheses so as to be cited but not read alone.
Formal use of Inclusivity Notes should be in bold, or noted with asterisks at the beginning & ending of of the term. Then followed be a semicolon, the type of note, & detailes on the second line. Such as:
*Inclusivity Note: Example*
This is only an example.
Inclusivity Notes may be used to advise individuals such as Neurodivergents about upcoming "non-literal language".
One can also use Inclusivity Notes to advise a Native Language Audience about Foreign Language present, or Second Language Audiences of elusive terms to know in advance. Such as those that do not translate.
Among other applications. Inclusivity Notes can also be used for those with different abilities or disabilities. Such as making more elaborate explanations for visual language that might otherwise exclude Blind Communities.
" *Inclusivity Note: Antiphrasis*
The following movies listed are named ironically, as to imply the opposite meaning of the titles the bear."
" *Inclusivity Note: Translation*
The following interview references a concept called "森林浴 " or "Shinrin'yoku". While the literal translation is "Forest Bath", it means to spend time taking the forest with one's senses as an act of self-care. "
The following movies listed are named ironically, as to imply the opposite meaning of the titles the bear."
" *Inclusivity Note: Translation*
The following interview references a concept called "森林浴 " or "Shinrin'yoku". While the literal translation is "Forest Bath", it means to spend time taking the forest with one's senses as an act of self-care. "
by Neuroquid June 09, 2021
Neurosplaining
The explanation of something by a Neurotypical, usually to a Neurodivergent, in a manner regarded as condescending, patronizing, or ableistic.
Neurosplain
verb
(of a Neurotypical) explaining (something) to someone, typically a Neurodivergent, in a manner regarded as condescending , patronizing, or ableistic.
The explanation of something by a Neurotypical, usually to a Neurodivergent, in a manner regarded as condescending, patronizing, or ableistic.
Neurosplain
verb
(of a Neurotypical) explaining (something) to someone, typically a Neurodivergent, in a manner regarded as condescending , patronizing, or ableistic.
"I can't stand how some Neurotypicals just go on and on Neurosplaining to us about Eye Contact."
"Don't Neurosplain parenting to me, I would never subject my child to ABA."
"Don't Neurosplain parenting to me, I would never subject my child to ABA."
by Neuroquid June 14, 2021
ˈnʊˌroʊ'kwɪd / Nur•ow•kwid
-noun-
(Of a Neurodivergent) a person who's gender identity, sexual identity, sexual orientation, and sexual attraction are all rooted in, shaped by, or are deeply part of one's Neurodivergency.
Etymology:
It is a portmanteau made from combining Neurodivergent & Quiddity. From the greek root word "Neuro" for nerve, nervous system, or brain, and the Latin root words "Quid" for "what", or "Quidditas" meaning "the essence of something".
Quiddity is defined as:
"The inherent nature or essence of someone or something", and "whatever makes something the type that it is".
Neuroquiddity (N/Adj) Neuroquiddy
-noun-
(Of a Neurodivergent) a person who's gender identity, sexual identity, sexual orientation, and sexual attraction are all rooted in, shaped by, or are deeply part of one's Neurodivergency.
Etymology:
It is a portmanteau made from combining Neurodivergent & Quiddity. From the greek root word "Neuro" for nerve, nervous system, or brain, and the Latin root words "Quid" for "what", or "Quidditas" meaning "the essence of something".
Quiddity is defined as:
"The inherent nature or essence of someone or something", and "whatever makes something the type that it is".
Neuroquiddity (N/Adj) Neuroquiddy
"It's much easier to explain to folks that I identify as a Neuroquid, than to give a detailed breakdown of my gender, sexuality, and romantic orientation."
"Isn't that an enbeautisome Neuroquid over there?"
"Isn't that an enbeautisome Neuroquid over there?"
by Neuroquid June 02, 2021
Neuroquid
ˈnʊˌroʊ'kwɪd / Nur•ow•kwid
-noun-
(Of a Neurodivergent) a person who's gender identity, sexual identity, sexual orientation, and romantic orientation are all rooted in, shaped by, or are in some way deeply part of one's Neurodivergency.
Etymology:
It is a portmanteau made from combining Neurodivergent & Quiddity. From the greek root word "Neuro" for nerve, nervous system, or brain, and the Latin root words "Quid" for "what", or "Quidditas" meaning "the essence of something".
Quiddity is defined as:
"The inherent nature or essence of someone or something", and "whatever makes something the type that it is".
Neuroquiddity (N/Adj) Neuroquiddy (Adj)
(This is a correction by the author of the original 6/02/2021 definition).
ˈnʊˌroʊ'kwɪd / Nur•ow•kwid
-noun-
(Of a Neurodivergent) a person who's gender identity, sexual identity, sexual orientation, and romantic orientation are all rooted in, shaped by, or are in some way deeply part of one's Neurodivergency.
Etymology:
It is a portmanteau made from combining Neurodivergent & Quiddity. From the greek root word "Neuro" for nerve, nervous system, or brain, and the Latin root words "Quid" for "what", or "Quidditas" meaning "the essence of something".
Quiddity is defined as:
"The inherent nature or essence of someone or something", and "whatever makes something the type that it is".
Neuroquiddity (N/Adj) Neuroquiddy (Adj)
(This is a correction by the author of the original 6/02/2021 definition).
"It's much easier to explain to folks that I identify as a Neuroquid, than to give a detailed breakdown of my gender, sexuality, and romantic orientation."
"Isn't that an enbeautisome Neuroquid over there?"
"Isn't that an enbeautisome Neuroquid over there?"
by Neuroquid July 15, 2021
ɛnbjutəsəm / en·byoo·tuh·sm
-adjective-
(Of an Enby) Aesthetically pleasing to the senses or mind.
Aesthetically pleasing to the senses or mind in relation to Non-Binary qualities.
(Can be used loosely in relation to qualities that are not exclusively or universally Non-Binary, such as Androgyny. Or metaphorically in reference to things like "symbolically attributed gender" as some cultures might attribute to The Sun and The Moon.)
Enbeautisomeness, Enbeautisomer, Enbeautisomest.
-adjective-
(Of an Enby) Aesthetically pleasing to the senses or mind.
Aesthetically pleasing to the senses or mind in relation to Non-Binary qualities.
(Can be used loosely in relation to qualities that are not exclusively or universally Non-Binary, such as Androgyny. Or metaphorically in reference to things like "symbolically attributed gender" as some cultures might attribute to The Sun and The Moon.)
Enbeautisomeness, Enbeautisomer, Enbeautisomest.
Literal: "You look absolutely enbeautisome!"
Colloquial: "I think Androgynous fashion is enbeautisome."
Figurative: "Do you ever feel like there is a certain enbeautisomeness to an eclipse"?
Colloquial: "I think Androgynous fashion is enbeautisome."
Figurative: "Do you ever feel like there is a certain enbeautisomeness to an eclipse"?
by Neuroquid June 01, 2021