Masking

Conscious attention to how you interact in order to be accepted is known as masking. It involves blending in, smoothing edges, hiding instincts, doing things you really don't want to and sometimes a full acting job. It is no wonder so many autistics are real-life actors.

The individualisation of joy might be a way of keeping us from our freedom

Hi there, I'm Elena! I was diagnosed with autism at 25, and ever since, I've been piecing my life together. My videos are a space for late-diagnosed individu...

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In this article, we’ll discuss how autistic and ADHD camouflaging compare, and whether AuDHD-ers camouflage more frequently than people of just one identity.

How the work of Cal Newport and other “productivity gurus” sets neurodivergents up to fail

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