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Do neurodivergent musicians face barriers or discrimination within the music industry due to being neurodivergent?
1.
Are you a professional musician?
Yes
No
Not applicable
Other (please specify)
2.
What is, or was, your specialism?
Singer
Songwriter
Singer/songwriter
Producer
Artist manager
Record label manager
Sound engineer
Event promoter
Tv/Film
Advertising
Not Applicable
Other (please specify)
3.
Have you been diagnosed with a neurodivergent condition, or do you identify as being neurodivergent?
No, I do not have a neurodivergent condition.
Yes, I have been officially diagnosed with at least one neurodivergent condition by a professional neurodiversity specialist
I suspect that I am neurodivergent but am not on a waiting list for an official diagnosis
I suspect that I have a neurodivergent condition and I am on a waiting list for an official diagnosis
I have self-diagnosed as being neurodivergent and therefore identify as being neurodivergent
Other (please specify)
4.
If you have received an official diagnosis, which neurodivergent condition(s) have you been diagnosed with? Please tick all that apply
Autism spectrum condition (includes Asperger Syndrome)
ADHD
ADD
Tourette Syndrome
Dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Cognitive functioning difficulties or executive dysfunction
Stammering
Misophonia
Slow processing speed
Other (please specify)
5.
If you have self-identified as being neurodivergent, then what neurodivergent condition(s) have you identified?
Autism Spectrum Condition (Includes Aspergers Syndrome)
ADHD
ADD
Tourette Syndrome
Dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Cognitive functioning difficulties or executive dysfunction
Stammering
Misophonis
Slow processing speed
Other (please specify)
6.
Have you ever experienced and/or witnessed discrimination against neurodivergent musicians/DJs within the music industry?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
7.
In your opinion, does the music industry need to do more to protect professional musicians who are known to be neurodivergent from discrimination?
Yes
No
Not sure
Other (please specify)
8.
Do you use any coping mechanisms, and have these changed over time? Please explain further in the 'other' box.
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
9.
Do you prefer to work alone or with other musicians?
Alone
With others
Other (please specify)
10.
Finally, is there anything else you would like to add regarding your experiences as a neurodivergent musician?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)