My name is Maya Peirce. I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 22 after facing an ultimatum between my brain and creative endeavors. At the penultimate semester of my college career, I found that I wasn’t alone in my struggle; I shared the same brain as roughly 9 million others. Since then, I’ve worked to prevent crises that often prelude realizations like mine and help others understand their brains as I wrestle to do the same.

 

I’m a writer, filmmaker, teacher, and college graduate with a BFA in Film and BA in English. I have 7 years of experience as an instructor/facilitator of several writing workshops/groups/communities, each supported by extensive education and independent study of my craft. That chief creative focus has always been rooted in screenwriting, though I find all forms of art wildly interesting and full of opportunity.

 

All art aspires to tell a story, and all artists deserve a community that fosters their unique perspective and pushes them to grow at their own pace. Hopscotch Storytelling is a growing community for creatives from all walks of life while focusing on amplifying Neurodivergent experiences. Its mission is to boost strategies and stories that will make the world a more Neurodivergent-friendly environment.

 

Much of the content posted will surround the ADHD experience as that is what I’m most familiar with. I hope my perspective can provide insight into the experience and make others not feel so alone.

 

Our differences are to be celebrated and encouraged! Let’s get to work!

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Important to Note:

Traditionally, Neurodivergent is a term encapsulating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Autism (ASD), Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia. These are disorders that affect the wiring in our brains at birth, making us “divergent” from the Nuerotypical brain.

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Many have opened up the definition to branch out to other diagnoses such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, and others. All perspectives are welcome, though discussions may lean closer to the more widely accepted definition.