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The Unexpected Autistic Life
Jan 21
An Autistic Dilemma
Desperation has a way of focusing attention and priorities. If you are late or…
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Suzanne Clare
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Jan 10
A Letter to My Future Employer
Autistic employees have so much to offer the workplace; treat us well…
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Jenny Wren
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Dec 31, 2024
A Morning Ramble While I Ramble
The peculiarities of my autistic workflow
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Jae L
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Dec 11, 2024
What the Broader Community Keeps Getting Wrong About Autistic People
The gulf between what many…
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Jennifer Nelson
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Oct 27, 2024
I Think My Autism Helped Me Get a Promotion
In a world that often punishes autistic people, I found an…
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Iris Brugman
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Sep 30, 2024
Telling Your Boss You’re Autistic
Here’s what you should think about
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Robert K Starr
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Sep 28, 2024
As an Autistic Person, I Appreciate Jerks
Tell me what you mean, and don’t hold back punches — I will…
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Adria Chalfin
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Aug 25, 2024
Is Enduring Until Retirement the Only Answer?
The autistic work burnout crisis.
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Adria Chalfin
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Aug 15, 2024
Really? Dish Pit is the Best Job for Me?
A Neurodivergent Surprise
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Jewels Magadan
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Aug 9, 2024
I’m High Masking
And I (try to) hide my autism at work
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