The concept of “Masked Goodness” is one that I’ve never heard explicitly named, and so I’ve coined it in an effort to capture the normalization of lying we as a …
The Dangers of Masking Autism
Trigger warning: this article briefly mentions sexual violence, Autistic trauma, child abuse, violence against Black Autistic people, ABA, and ableism. The concept of masking has many meanings and interpretations across …
From Burnout to Autistic Self-Accommodation as an Adult
As a high-masking autistic person, I grew up suffering in silence. Masking was not a choice, but a subconscious survival mechanism, forced upon me due to systemic ableism that was …
Living Life with Dyspraxia with Rosemary Richings
Today, Rosemary Richings and Danielle discuss Rosemary’s experience with dyspraxia and her work as a freelance writer, editor, and public speaker in the area of neurodiversity and disability. We’re also …
Our Strengths Are Superpowers with Alexandra Gilbert
After spending her career working in leadership development, Alex Gilbert decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD (like herself), who have …