Medical Disclaimer

What This Site Is

• ✅ Personal Experience: My lived experience with autism and ADHD
• ✅ Research Synthesis: My interpretation of published research
• ✅ Philosophical Analysis: Analytical frameworks for understanding neurodivergence
• ✅ Community Perspectives: Shared experiences from other neurodivergent individuals
• ✅ Strategies That Worked For Me: Personal coping mechanisms and approaches

What This Site Is NOT

• ❌ Medical Advice: I'm not a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed therapist
• ❌ Diagnostic Tool: Only qualified professionals can diagnose conditions
• ❌ Treatment Plan: Don't change medications or therapy based on this content
• ❌ Crisis Intervention: If you're in crisis, see Crisis Resources
• ❌ Universal Truth: What works for me may not work for you

Always Consult a Professional

Seek professional help if you:

• Suspect you may be autistic, have ADHD, or other conditions
• Are experiencing mental health challenges
• Are considering changes to medication or treatment
• Need an accommodation assessment (work, school, etc.)
• Are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm

Qualified professionals include:

• Psychiatrists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Licensed Therapists and Counselors
• Neuropsychologists
• Developmental Specialists
• Your Primary Care Physician (for referrals)

My Qualifications

I am:

• A late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD adult
• A computer science graduate student with research focus in AI
• Someone who reads extensively about neuroscience, psychology, and phenomenology
• Not a licensed medical or mental health professional

My content is based on:

• Personal experience navigating neurodivergence
• Published research I cite and reference
• Systematic thinking and analytical frameworks
• Community wisdom from other neurodivergent individuals

Individual Variation

Autism and ADHD manifest differently in everyone. What works for me might not work for you:

• Strategies: My coping mechanisms might not fit your neurology
• Experiences: My sensory profile differs from yours
• Context: My life circumstances differ from yours
• Co-occurring conditions: Comorbidities change everything

Use critical thinking. Take what resonates, adapt what might help, and discard what doesn't fit.

Research Citations

When I reference research:

• I provide citations so you can verify sources
• I interpret findings through my analytical lens—that's my perspective, not objective truth
• Research evolves—what's current today may be refined tomorrow
• I may misinterpret studies—I'm not a research scientist

Always check primary sources if making important decisions based on research I cite.

Medication Disclaimer

Mental Health Crisis

If you're in crisis, don't rely on a blog. Get immediate help:

• US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
• US: Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Emergency: Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

Full crisis resources: Crisis Resources Page

Assumption of Risk

By using this site, you acknowledge:

• You understand this content is not medical advice
• You'll consult professionals for medical decisions
• You're responsible for how you apply information from this site
• Daily Thautism and John Drexler are not liable for decisions you make

Updates to Research

Neuroscience and psychology research evolves rapidly. Content on this site reflects understanding at time of writing. I update posts when new significant research emerges, but can't guarantee real-time accuracy.

Last major content review: December 2025

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about this disclaimer or concerns about specific content:

• Email: drex.john@gmail.com