Neurodivergent Videos
What is Autistic Masking and What are the Costs?
What is Autistic Masking and What are the Costs?
Our understanding of Autism has grown a lot in the last few years. There are a lot more people who fall under the umbrella of autism but who have been missed because they have learned how to camouflage or "mask" some of its traits.
In this video I share some of my own personal experiences in masking my own autism (even from myself)
Autistic Communication is not Awkward- it's a Culture
Autistic Communication is not Awkward- it's a Culture
Autistics and neurotypicals often don't understand one another but that's not because autistic style is awkward, it's just a different culture
Autism, ADHD and Special Interests- The Quest for more Dopamine
Autism, ADHD and Special Interests- The Quest for more Dopamine
Autistics and ADHDers often seem to have certain areas that they really enjoy and that light them up. Sometimes these things can be seen as obsessions from others but they are really ways to help the brain stay stimulated.