Hey fedi folks :FediverseSymbol: Just saw an interesting video about the problematic nature of the term "going non-verbal" in relation to autistic / AuDHD people becoming unable to speak, so we wanted to share the thought and the original video with you all :AutismSymbol: :ADHD_Butterfly: The replacement term suggested is "verbal shutdown", and what she goes on to describe is something we have personally experienced several dozen times sadly :PleadingFace: You can find the video by [Reberrabon_bon](https://www.youtube.com/@reberrabon_bon ) [here]( ). #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #autism #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #ActuallyADHD #AuDHD #ActuallyAuDHD #VerbalShutdown #NonVerbal #neurospicy #TheMoreYouKnow #TodayILearned #TIL