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The Many Faces of Masking and The Hidden Cost of “Fitting In”
Masking is one of the most exhausting parts of living with ADHD (and other forms of neurodivergence). On the surface, it looks like we’re “functioning.” Underneath, it feels like running a marathon in a costume that doesn’t fit. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Masking isn’t just one thing, it shifts depending on where we are: 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 — Altering your physical appearance or style to blend in. Clothes, hair, accessories… like putting on an o
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I Was Smart. I Just Didn’t Seem to Fit. A personal journey beyond the label
Me when I was much, much younger When I think back to elementary, middle, and high school, one word comes to mind: survival . I was...
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Beyond the Label: Understanding Neurodivergence
Understanding Neurodivergence in a New Light We use labels to understand. ADHD. Autism. Dyslexia. Labels can help us communicate needs,...
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Like Bamboo: Growing Neuro-divergent Students Beyond What We See
Neurodivergent students often face challenges that can make their potential difficult to recognize. In a world that values quick results...
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The “Superpowers”—and Necessity—of Neurodiversity
In an August 2024 interview with People magazine , Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz shared how his son, Gus,...
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