#nd!jack

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ND jack who sometimes gets overstimulated (esp after games or press) and can't deal with some (or any) touch. Jack who is so terrified that if bitty can't touch him sometimes he'll lose interest.

(The most relatable) ND jack who gradually becomes more comfortable and confident with communicating to Bitty what he prefers when he’s overstimulated. Low lighting and white noise apps are a good start. It doesn’t take much for Bitty to adjust his expectations and actions.

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When people use ADHD language to describe Bitty 🙌🏽🎉💕 When people use Autie language to describe Jack👏🏽👍😍 When Bitty and Jack are happy soft neuroqueer boyfriends 😭😭😭😭😭

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ASD!Jack goes through mouth guards crazy fast because he chews all of them up.

HOW DID I MISS THIS ONE?

autistic!jack who sometimes chews on his mouthgard when he is typing up papers because it helps him focus and relieve stress and anxiety. 

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Autistic Jack hc: I know I love weighted blankets and things like that, so I hc that Jack sleeps best when bitty has his arms around him or is partially lying on top of him or something like that

I mean this is basically canon, right?

autistic!Jack who loves whenever Bitty sits on his lap while they watch a movie. Not only does he get Bitty’s weight pressed on him but also gets to play with his hair (another one of his fav stims).

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remember how jack said he doesn't procrastinate on homework? how about inattentive-type ADHD jack who doesn't procrastinate because he adheres to a strict schedule, managing his time and forcing himself to do his schoolwork for a certain prescribed time each day (because otherwise he would literally never do it ever) (aka me projecting how my adhd ass got through school)

Ooooooooo!!!

ADHD!Jack who didn’t really get into routines until he was in rehab, which had the strictest routines he’s ever had to abide to in his adult life. But it Worked™ for him! So he tries to keep to strict routines in college too in part because he likes the familiarity of it, but mostly because if he DOESN’t have a routine, he will screw himself over with procrastination. 

Please no more ND!Jack headcanons <3

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Found you via an autistic!jack hc fill & I offer: Jack is neurotic about planning & leadership bc he needs control & predictability, but at the same time his perfectionism trips him up, any changes triggering meltdowns. He got better over time tho.

Jack definitely experiences meltdowns because of his perfectionism coupled with his need for predictability. 

This is one reason why he appreciates Lardo so much! She is a perfectionist herself and takes pleasure in being organized. He’s so grateful to her for everything she does for the team and for his anxiety. 

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For ND!Jack, Depersonalization Disorder Jack. Jack who has bouts of feeling like nothing around him is real, or that he's looking at his life from the outside. Jack who, especially when his anxiety is particularly bad, goes into autopilot mode (hence the "hockey robot")

Oooh my poor Jack!

DPD!Jack who gets out of body experiences most often when he’s in front of the press. He’s had so many negative experiences with reporters and pap since as far back as he can remember that his brain sort of shuts down and goes on autopilot whenever he has to speak to them or be in front of a camera. If they ask about his overdose he full on dissociates. 

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Autistic Jack stims with like the corners of blankets and walls that are textured but he's never truly been diagnosed, always plays it off as anxiety™ so he doesn't really have any toys. His nails are bitten down, he's got horrible hangnails, he can't stand bitty snuggling him sometimes and he feels horrible for it. (Idk I connect with anxiety filled autistic Jack so much talk to me about this babe)

OOooooooo I love this one!!!

Yes

autistic!jack who knows that no one will question anxiety™ but if when he used to tell people he thinks he might be on the spectrum they look at him like he’s grown a second head. 

autistic!jack who really just needs to buy some fucking stim toys. Gez Jack be kind to yourself and stim away my love...