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Autism Acceptance

How to Unmask

Once you’ve figured out that you’re masking, and want to do so less, how do you unmask? Here’s my philosophy.

A kid and an adult at a desk. The kid is looking towards the adult, while the adult is looking at a pencil they are holding to their face, as well as holding a computer.

Communication

Why Social Skills Training is A Waste of Time (If Not Worse)

Socializing isn’t primarily about social skills. In fact, that’s the smallest factor, and the last thing to work on.

Later ID Autism Journey

I Upset Others When I Mask Less

Sometimes when we unmask our autism, other people will have big reactions and get really upset, and we might think that we have to go back to masking because of that. But here’s a third option.

Autism Chrysalis

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Practical Tips for Disclosing Your Autism

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