Monotropism Visuals and Resources

Monotropism resources

Explore resources that illustrate the Theory of Monotropism and its insights into Autistic attention and interest patterns. These visual supports help explain how attention flows like water, offering powerful frameworks for understanding sensory experiences, information processing, and engagement in neurodivergent individuals.

8 Factor Model: Benefits of Monotropism Bubble

Benefits of monotropism in rainbow bubbles, from stronger friendships and easier communication to reduced anxiety.

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8 Factor Model: Monotropism Bubbles

The Eight Factor Model of Monotropism, shown as eight bubbles and based on the Monotropism Questionnaire (2023).

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An Introduction to the Theory of Monotropism

A free introduction to monotropism by Fergus Murray and Helen Edgar, to support Autistic young people.

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Anxiety and Neurodivergence

A slide made with Lisa Chapman on what may help anxiety if you are neurodivergent: identity, community and accommodations.

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Autism & OCD & Monotropism Venn Diagram

A Venn diagram of where autism, OCD and monotropism overlap, and how flow states can help or get stuck.

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Autism vs OCD Detailed Venn Diagram

A detailed Venn diagram of how autism and OCD overlap and differ, with monotropism at the centre, to open conversations.

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Autistic Burnout: A Family Guide

A family guide to understanding Autistic burnout and supporting children and young people through it.

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Autistic minds are monotropic minds

A graphic saying Autistic minds are monotropic minds, with time and space to let creativity flow, channel energy and support…

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Embracing Monotropism

Embracing monotropism: attention to detail, deeper knowledge and skills, high levels of focus and increased attention.

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Embracing Monotropism and Preventing Burnout

An e-book on embracing monotropism and supporting young people to help prevent Autistic burnout.

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Fergus Murray 6 points Monotropism

Fergus Murray's six key points about monotropism, from coping with multiple channels to things that drop out of awareness staying…

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Flow State Quote

A quote card defining flow state as complete absorption in the present moment (Csikszentmihalyi).

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Flow Theory Summary

A summary of Autistic flow theory and how it connects with monotropism.

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Free Training: Map of Monotropic Experiences

Free training pack from Autistic Realms and Stimpunks: reframe autism through a neurodiversity-affirming lens with the Map of Monotropic Experiences.…

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Gestalt Language Processors & Monotropism

Neuro-affirming ways to support gestalt language processors through the lens of monotropism.

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Gestalt Language Processors & Monotropism Reframe

Gestalt language processing reframed through monotropism, interests and connection rather than deficit.

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Hyperfocus vs Dissociation

How hyperfocus (a grounded, happy flow state) differs from dissociation (disconnection from reality), though both can feel like losing time.

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Intersection OCD Autism and Monotropism

A chart of where autism, monotropism and OCD intersect, my own ideas to open up discussion.

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It’s a monotropism thing

A wave tunnel full of light with the words "It's a monotropism thing", a shareable nod to focused attention.

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Map of Monotropic Experiences

An illustrated island map of monotropic experiences: attention tunnels, flow-state rivers, burnout whirlpools and penguin pebbling.

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Monotropic Flooding

An infographic on monotropic flooding, a concept I am exploring for when an attention channel gets more input than it…

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Monotropic flow state Venn Diagram

A Venn diagram of what supports a monotropic flow state: environment and time, sensory system, and communication and social needs.

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Monotropic interests not just a phase

A colourful graphic saying monotropic interests are not just a phase.

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Monotropic vs Polytropic 1

A simple visual of monotropic and polytropic attention, and who is more likely to be monotropic.

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Monotropic vs Polytropic 2

An infographic comparing monotropic and polytropic attention, with arrows showing focused versus spread attention.

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Monotropism

An introductory e-book on monotropism, created for The PDA Space.

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Monotropism – communicating with pets

Why communicating with pets can feel easier than with people for some monotropic folk, with a photo of my dog…

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Monotropism & Autistic Play 1

Monotropism and Autistic play: why play is every child's right, and why Autistic and ADHD children may play differently.

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Monotropism & Autistic Play 2

An infographic on why a child lining up toys may be engaged in meaningful monotropic play.

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Monotropism and being Monotropic

An introduction to monotropism: how it shapes interaction, energy and regulation, and why it cannot be separated from the person.

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