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Founded by Paul Micallef, Autism From the Inside's blogs are intended to share insights to empower the autistic community to feel seen and understood.
Unmasking Autism
Real Life Representations of Autism in Men
It’s not always easy to spot real-life behaviour in the official diagnostic criteria for autism. Throughout life, we learn autistic masking and other coping strategies which can make diagnosis difficult. So let’s delve into some of the DSM-5 criteria, compared to examples of some real-life representations.
Time and Social Anxiety
Do We Make Enough Time for Meaningful Social Interactions?
We are constantly reminded about the value of time, but what about the importance of connection and good relationships? Imagine the difference it would make if we prioritise and invest our time into developing more meaningful social interactions to form deeper relationships.
On Not Being a Duck
On Wanting to Be a Duck But Not Being a Duck
Reflections on wanting to be a duck but not being a duck, an analogy on masking as an Autistic person, trying to fit into a neurotypical world.
Diagnosis Story
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Gabriela on her autism diagnosis and the need for more kindness, love, and gentleness over labels
Gabriela from Romania shares the story of her chance autism diagnosis at age 35, embracing her weirdness, inner world, and difference, and discovering the autism community.
The Neurodiversity
Rainbow
A journey through the Neurodiversity Rainbow: Exploring Autism vs ADHD
In the Neurodiversity Rainbow, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions with hidden abilities and challenges.
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Burnout Mistakes
3 Mistakes You Could Be Making When Recovering From Burnout
Here are the three mistakes you should NEVER make when recovering from burnout, as they will hinder your recovery, and ideas for what to do instead.
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