Tag: late-diagnosed autism
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Not Broken, Just Found: Finding Clarity Through Late-Diagnosed Autism
Why do so many adults miss their own neurodivergence? A late-diagnosed autistic father and former teacher shares the shift from feeling “broken” to found.
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The Horizontal Surface Trap: Why My Neurodivergent Brain Loves Order but Creates Chaos
Discover why “messy adhd traits” aren’t a moral failing. A late-diagnosed autistic dad explores mess blindness and low-demand tidying tips that work.
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Unpacking the Double Mask: My Life at the Intersection of Autism and LGBTQ+ Identity
A personal look at the intersection of autism and LGBTQ+ identity, and the difference between masking and code-switching.
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Permission Not Required: My Journey with Autistic People Pleasing & Conflict Avoidance
As a late-diagnosed autistic man, I realised I was constantly asking for permission I didn’t need. A personal look at autistic people pleasing and conflict avoidance.
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The Gentle Art of Autistic Advocacy: Speaking from Our Own Corner
This post explores the gentle art of autistic advocacy, from the personal bubble to the wider community.
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Caring Too Much? My Autistic Journey with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
I explore caring too much about what others think; Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and how I’m learning to quiet my inner critic.
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Feeling in Full Colour: The Bright Side of Autistic Empathy
For years, I believed the myth about autistic empathy. Now I know the truth is often the opposite. This is my story of hyper-empathy and learning to embrace it.
