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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Hello world! Please spread the word about my dissertation project on neurodivergence and online spaces! Folks who self-identify as autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD may be eligible to participate! See the flyer below for the survey form. #actuallyautistic #adhd #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #disability

Colorful pop-up messages surrounding text. Text reads: Research Study, Neurodiversity in Digital Spaces. Eligibility Requirements: (1) self-identify (NO diagnosis required) as Autistic and/or ADHD, (2) be 18 years+, be active in selected online sites such as Tumblr. Link to survey: https://tinyurl.com/neurodigitalstudy

Text reads: IMPORTANT!: Neurodivergent people who BIPOC, Queer, and non/partially verbal are encouraged to participate in this study!

Text reads: About The Study: Study Purpose: This project seeks to explore the experiences of neurodivergent adults (i.e., autistic, ADHD) interactions among online spaces. This project will include questions such as what kind of content you have encountered online, and how have these digital interactions influenced your everyday life. Procedures: The above survey will determine your eligibility for this study. If eligible, you will be asked to fill out a demographics form at a later point. Following this, you may be selected to take part in longitudinal in-depth interviews. This will consist of (1) initial interview and a (2nd) follow-up interview scheduled several months later. You may be asked to take part in an arts based research process for the 2nd in-depth interview. Your Time Commitment: The eligibility survey should take about 5 minutes of your time.The demographics forms should take up to 10 minutes to fill out. If selected, you will take part in an initial in-depth interview which will be up to 60-90 minutes in length. Following this, you will be scheduled to take part in a second in-depth interview, which will also be 60-90 minutes in length. Compensation: Individuals will not be compensated for filling out this survey. Participants who take part in the initial in-depth interview will be offered a $35 digital gift card for their time, and participants who complete the second follow-up interview will be offered $35 for compensation. Confidentiality: You will not be asked about identifying information (e.g. your name) until you have reviewed and signed the online consent form preceding the screening question

Text reads: About the Researcher: Hi I’m Espi, the student researcher behind this study. I am a queer neurodivergent scholar, and will be your main point of contact for this project. Full disclosure, I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD in my late 20s. I am mostly verbal but often prefer textual communication for everyday conversations. I am currently a Ph.D. student in the Sociology program at UCSF, and aim to create advocacy and social change through my research. Contact info: Email: Esperanza.Padilla@UCSF.edu SocialLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/pranzadia Name: Esperanza (AKA Espi) Pronouns: She/Her

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Post something random or you’ll have an awful December.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Bunny was the one Power Puff girl that was anti-cop and why she was shafted after one episode.

Screenshot of Bunny from the Power Puff Girls releasing prisoners from jail and holding cops accountable.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Tumblr is a weird magical place and you posting this vid made me stumble into the crab tag. Truly some great content being shared there.

Screenshot from Tumblr. User xx-alien-squid-xx writes "My friend showed me this tiny spiky crab on Reddit and I had to draw him". The image is indeed a spikey crab with two little eyes.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Perhaps not the most pressing question here, but why does his anime waifu resemble Bowsette?

Picture of Bowsette, a fan-made, gender-bent version of the Mario franchise character Bowser, in which he is transformed to resemble the character Princess Peach using a power-up.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

AI extending human life indefinitely? What could possibly go wrong!

Screenshot of the video game adaptation of the short story "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream", showing the abomination humanity becomes after being transformed by the sentient computer AM.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

What is going on with my dashboard tonight?

Screenshot: first post showing two octopuses mating, below it a second post showing a naked Shuckle from Pokemon.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

When the imperialists begin to fight one another.

Gif of that one Asian dude saying "let them fight"

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Sorry, but even on death's door that Canadian goose ain't going down without a fight. The eagle in this story tried to dive bomb this sucker but eventually said "fuck it, I'm done" and flew off. The tenacity of these long neck fog horns is truly a marvel: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Screenshot from the Guardian: For the next 20 minutes, lens trained on the battle, Sequeira watched what he expected would be a lopsided fight with a grim coda.

Through bursts of his shutter, however, he captured a defiant goose fending off death.

“I’ve seen bald eagles take a lot of things, from ducks to muskrats. But this is the first time I’ve seen a bald eagle go in for something as big as a goose,” he said.

Despite multiple attacks by the eagle, the goose remained unbowed. The raptor, defeated, flew off.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I've always had an affinity for Santa Muerte. I honestly considered dedicating a shrine to her, and still might in the future. I've had some experiences around death that have really impacted my life. (She also looks like a cool deity to smoke weed with).

Skeleton lady with halo above her shall carrying a globe in one hand and a scale in another.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#Horror fans, a fellow fan requires mutual aid to prevent them from being evicted from their house. They've already sold all their clothes and furniture to raise funds but still need $1800 by 5pm mst TOMORROW! Danielle (AKA Spooky) will be starting chemo soon and needs our help! Please donate/share!

A woman with dark wavy hair wearing Art the clown inspired make up on her face with fake blood splatter.

A woman with dark wavy hair and dark glasses holding a black and white kitty to her face to give it a big smooch.

Venmo QR code for Spooky who needs help to remain housed and complete her chemotherapy.

CashApp QR code for Spooky to help raise funds to remain housed and complete chemo treatment.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 08/06/2024

They're both peak Autism no one can change my mind 🐙

Screenshot of Marina Ida from Splatoon dressed in her summerfest outfit include futuristic visor.

Official art of agent 8 kneeling and looking at the viewer. From Splatoon 2 octo expansion.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

This research is being conducted as a qualitative pilot project by me; a doctoral student in the Sociology program at UCSF. I'm both #ActuallyAutistic and discovered my #ADHD later in life. I will be your point of contact for this project if you choose to participate! ☺️ (4/5)

This contains a short blurb about Neurodiversity as a framework because my IRB analyst has no idea what in studying. Basically, Neurodiversity deals with different brains/cognitive functioning and how they are an intrinsic part of our lives. This study seeks to understand the experiences of Neurodivergent adults. Specifically, from the standpoint of Autistic/ADHD people.

About the researcher: The student researcher conducting this study identifies as neurodivergent and will be the main point of contact. Please reach out for any questions/concerns. Contact information: Email: Esperanza.Padilla@UCSF.edu or Social Media: @pranzadia

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

This is a pilot study with limited openings (for the time being). So be sure to sign up now as space is limited for in-depth interviews! (3/5)

Study details part 2. Confidentiality: You will not be asked about identifying information (e.g. your name) unless you choose to enlist in scheduling a one-on-one in-depth interview. Future Opportunities: This survey is part of a qualitative research study to learn about the work and life demands of Autistic and/or ADHD adults.

Eligible participants will be contacted shortly by the research team after completing this survey to schedule a 1:1 in-depth interview.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

An official diagnosis is not required for this study. One can simply self-identify as #Autistic or having #ADHD to participate! (2/5)

Detailed information about the research study. Study Purpose: This project seeks to understand the experiences of work-life demands for adults who identify as Autistic and/or ADHD. Procedures: Includes sharing about your work history or current job experience, questions about family life and other responsibilities. Time Commitment: This survey should take about 15 minutes of your time. More info will be shared about the in-depth interview for respondents interested in taking part. Compensation: Participants will not be compensated for filling out this survey.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

Call for participants! Are you #ActuallyAutistic or #ADHD? I'm conducting a study to learn about the work and life demands of Autistic and/or ADHD adults! To participate just fill out a short online survey to determine your eligibility for an in-depth interview! More info (1/5)

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

With Dianne Feinstein passing it's time I share my favorite fun fact of her as SF Mayor - that one time Feinstein jeopardized the capture of a notorious serial killer: www.thewrap.com/night-stalke...

Screenshot of "The Wrap" Headline: 'Night Stalker': How Dianne Feinstein Jeopardized the Search for Serial Killer Richard Ramirez. Subheading: The then-mayor of San Francisco made a huge mistake during a press conference following a Bay Area murder.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

How can CNN give live updates on Dianne Feinstein if she's dead though?? 🤔

Screenshot of CNN stating the death of US Senator Dianne Feinstein and how there are live updates.

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

Fun Fact: The secret service actually freezes Biden in carbonite every night just like they did with Han Solo. This is why his dog Commander continues to maul the secret service members!

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AKA Espi 🧠🧟‍♀️ @pranzadia.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Peers: How do you develop your research ideas? Me: *edible hits* weed

Screenshot of Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat 1 on the Nintendo Switch port looking like he smoked a whole bowl of industrial strength weed.

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