Unmasking and Accepting Being Neurodivergent
If you feel overwhelmed - reach out and I can help you break this down
Neurodivergence Books & Podcasts
How did I not know I was ND?
Stages of Acceptance
Early Diagnosis
Acceptance & Unmasking
Autistic Masking Goes Much Deeper Than Adjusting Your Behaviour
Autistic Unmasking: How to Unlearn Trauma Responses
Fawn: The Trauma Response That Is Easiest to Miss
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
Masking and Mental Health Implications
Journal Articles:
Analysis of Autistic Masking: Understanding the Narrative of Stigma and the Illusion of Choice
Measuring Social Camouflaging in Individuals with High Functioning Autism
Are you beyond reading and just want to talk - reach out to me
Neurodivergence Coming Out & Connecting
Coming Out to Others
Should I come out as autistic?
What to do when your family will not accept the diagnosis
Parents reaction to adult ADHD diagnosis
Content to send to others when coming out:
Being autistic when you don’t "look" it
Connecting with Other ND Folks
Journal Articles:
Autistic peer-to-peer information transfer is highly effective
If you have questions or need support, please reach out to me! This journey can be difficult, but you don’t have to walk it alone.
Adding to this Page…
I am continuously adding to this page as I get new information so bookmark the page and come check back to see new additions. If you have any resources that you have found helpful but are not listed please email me as I would love to add them (henry@therapyforpetpeople.com).
Please forgive any typos or broken links. As an ADHDer it’s a challenge for me to keep up but I am making it a priority as this page is truly a labor of love. Be sure to forward the link to others in your life who may benefit from this information. Bring some food and water as this is a deep deep dive into all things neurodivergent.
