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Masking Neurodiversity

Masking, Burnout, and Quietly Falling Apart When You Get Home

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From the outside you might look calm and capable; at home you’re collapsing on the sofa, forgetting to eat and avoiding people. This article explores how long-term masking can feed into autistic burnout, what “quietly falling apart” can look like in everyday life, and offers small, realistic ways to unmask safely and protect your limited energy.

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Ear Protection for Neurodiverse Individuals

Ear Protection for Neurodivergent Brains: When Sound Is Too Much and What You Can Do

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Background noise doesn’t have to be painful to be exhausting. In this article I share how I use noise-reducing ear plugs and earbuds as an autistic adult in open-plan offices, at Beavers and in everyday life, and offer practical, safety-aware ideas you can adapt to find what works for your own sensory system.

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