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The Hidden Exhaustion of Masking in Autism and Mental Health
Most people have, at some point, put on a version of themselves that isn't quite real. The polite face at a job interview, the cheerful tone when you'd rather be anywhere else. For autistic people, that performance can be near…
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Autism in girls
What is autism? Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability that it is said affects more than 1 in 100 people according to the National Autistic Society. The disorder mainly affects how people communicate and…
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Living with autism | Meltdowns and shutdowns
Autism is a life-long developmental disability. Individuals with an autism diagnosis may experience the world a little differently as their brains process information and interactions in a different way. Read more about an autism diagnosis, what daily life is like…