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Use of language can be empowering with disabled and neurodivergent folks.
Use of language is an important way that we communicate with others. By communicating in a way that creates acceptance and a sense of validation through choosing language that disabled people prefer, it is one way to support them.
Defining Masking as part of Neurodivergent Experiences.
Unmasking Autism requires community, support, self-acceptance, self-knowledge and is an individual process. This blog post shares a perspective about defining masking and code switching as the first part of a series of blog posts on the topic of masking and unmasking Autism.
Time blindness…. more than just running late and what you can do about it!
Time blindness is so often misunderstood which can lead to the person who is “always late” being blamed or shamed for it. Neurodivergent folks (those identifying or diagnosed as ADHD/ADD/Autistic) can experience a higher rate of time blindness. Read more about this topic to learn about what it actually means and discover 3 strategies you can use to support yourself with this challenge.