#osnd

[multiplecloudsinthesky]

Other Specified Neurodevelopmental Disorder (OSND)

So it's come to my attention that not a lot of people know what Other Specified Neurodevelopmental Disorder is. So I've decided to make a quick post explaining it :D

Now there's going to be at least one person going 'this doesn't exist', it does. It's an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, under the Neurodevelopmental Disorder.

So what is OSND? As the DSM-5 states "This category applies to presentations in which symptoms characteristic of a neurodevelopmental disorder that cause impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning predominate but do not meet the full criteria for any of the disorders in the neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostic class." For example, you might fall short on a diagnostic criteria for autism but your symptoms impair some area of functioning. You then get diagnosed with OSND with the subscript stating autism traits. That's what happened to me!

Now this can happen with traits of all neurodevelopmental disorders, which are: - Intellectual Disabilities - Communication Disorders - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Specific Learning Disorder - Motor Disorders (Tic Disorders)

So if you feel like a specific symptom or sets of symptoms are impairing you in your day to day functioning but you're worried you might not meet the official diagnostic criteria for a neurodevelopmental disorder, you can always still go and seek a diagnosis, you can get accommodations with OSND!

[diagnosed-quirky]

what is OSND??

Other Specified Neurodevelopmental Disorder is a diagnosis your doctor may give if you exhibit symptoms of Autism, ADHD, or other neurodivergent disorders, but not enough to diagnose you as one specific disorder. Essentially, you are just generally neurodivergent.

Or in even simpler terms, you are diagnosed with quirky. You’re a special little snowflake.

Any questions?

[diagnosed-quirky]

hello! i’m brick. i use all pronouns for now.

i’ve been diagnosed with osnd (other specified neurodevelopmental disorder) despite clearly having autism, and that’s why my url is diagnosed-quirky

i am asexual and romantically attracted to men. i fucking love men

nice to meet you!