Same Same but Different; A practice-based exploration into the embodied experience of neurodiversity and neurodivergence and whether creativity, especially in clay can encourage a sense of wellbeing and be a vehicle for communicating personal experience

Samantha Lucas

doi:10.3205/26isfam122

June 12, 2026Open Access

Same Same but Different; A practice-based exploration into the embodied experience of neurodiversity and neurodivergence and whether creativity, especially in clay can encourage a sense of wellbeing and be a vehicle for communicating personal experience

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To investigate how creativity through clay can express neurodivergent experiences and promote wellbeing.
Utilized clay as a medium to explore feelings associated with neurodivergent experiences.
Practiced embodied techniques to examine personal experiences beyond verbal expression.
Clay facilitated a unique exploration of emotions linked to neurodivergence.
Engagement with clay led to enhanced feelings of wellbeing and connection.

Implication

Practice-based exploration examines creativity's role in expressing neurodivergent experiences and enhancing wellbeing.

Abstract

Research encourages us to examine things differently. Growing up with difference, led me to explore the neurodivergent bodymind through means other than words. Working with clay enabled exploration of my feelings of my neurodivergent experience. The properties of clay emulate skin and the warmth from [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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Same Same but Different; A practice-based exploration into the embodied experience of neurodiversity and neurodivergence and whether creativity, especially in clay can encourage a sense of wellbeing and be a vehicle for communicating personal experience

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Same Same but Different; A practice-based exploration into the embodied experience of neurodiversity and neurodivergence and whether creativity, especially in clay can encourage a sense of wellbeing and be a vehicle for communicating personal experience

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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