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Spoon Theory

“I do not have enough spoons.” “I’m saving spoons.” “Not doing that – too many spoons.” Why do so many neurodivergent people keep talking about spoons? Spoon Theory is an analogy that has been used for the last two decades to illustrate energy expenditure. Originally coined by Christine Miserandino to describe her experience with lupus, it has been adopted by many people who require additional energy to get through their day. This includes many neurodivergent[…]...

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