Autism

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that shapes how people process, communicate, and navigate the world. It is not a character flaw or a lack of empathy, and disability increases when environments are rigid or inaccessible. This page focuses on masking, late diagnosis, and how bias and social context shape recognition and support.

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Autism 101: Core definitions, neurobiology, and what autism is and is not.
Autism Accommodations: Practical support needs and what helps reduce overload and burnout.
Autism and Race: Diagnostic inequities and how racism shapes who gets believed or supported.
Autistic Burnout: What burnout looks like, why it happens, and how it differs from ordinary stress.
Eye Contact: Why forced eye contact is stressful and not a measure of empathy or attention.
Internalized Ableism: How repeated stigma becomes self-criticism and erodes support-seeking.
Masking: How and why autistic people suppress traits to stay safe or fit in, and the costs of doing so.
Neurodivergence at Work: Workplace barriers, burnout risk, and accommodation realities.