Neurodiversity
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Navigating Misconceptions: Autistic Traits and Dismissive Labels
Living with autism and ADHD has its challenges, and one of the most frustrating aspects is how often my actions and intentions are misunderstood by others. It’s like navigating a world where everyone speaks a different language, and I’m constantly… Continue reading
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Autistic in the Workplace
April 2nd was International Autism Awareness Day, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about my experience as an autistic person in the workplace. From the environment to the interactions to the expectations, workplaces just aren’t… Continue reading
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Learning to Accept that I’m Disabled
It was 2020 when I was diagnosed with ADHD, something I had suspected I had since high school. I was 28 years old. And at that time, I was only beginning to suspect that I was also autistic. Fast forward… Continue reading
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On Being Autistic in an Office Setting
This is a topic I think about a lot. It’s one I discuss with my therapist to some extent nearly every time I see her. And yet, just a short handful of years ago, I had never even considered that… Continue reading
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