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Quirk Monster #3: Masking and autism
Masking and the stigma that drives it is a big problem. Masking occurs when I use my intellect to ‘pass’ as someone who is not autistic...
Ashlea McKay
Jan 28, 20203 min read
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Quirk Monster #2: Identity first language and my autism
If you’ve read any of my previous articles or attended one of my talks, you might have noticed that I refer to myself as an ‘autistic...
Ashlea McKay
Jan 27, 20203 min read
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Quirk Monster #1: Autistic energy levels and recharge time
Every Friday around noon, I close my work laptop and if I’m not already at home, I pack up and go. I put my phone in flight mode, I don’t...
Ashlea McKay
Jan 24, 20203 min read
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