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The Art of Unmasking: How CBT Supports Autistic Girls and Women in Social Worlds: Part 2 of 3.
Masking, while a powerful coping mechanism developed over years, comes at a cost. The constant performance can feel like wearing a heavy, uncomfortable suit in every social interaction, leaving little room for authentic expression or genuine connection. This is where CBT, approached with neurodiversity affirmation, can offer a lifeline.
David Tyler
3 days ago4 min read
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Celebrating Our Differences: Embracing the Unique Perspectives and Experiences of Neurodiverse Individuals
The world is a vibrant tapestry woven from countless threads, each unique in its colour, texture, and strength.
David Tyler
Apr 123 min read
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Unmasking the Strengths: How Neurodiversity Fuels Innovation and Creativity
We recognised and celebrated the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring to the table?
David Tyler
Apr 123 min read
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Living and Thriving with Cyclothymia as a Neurodiverse Person.
Living with a brain that experiences the world differently is, well, different. Add the fluctuating moods of cyclothymia into the mix.
David Tyler
Apr 124 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Navigating Social Interactions When You're Socially Pragmatic and Mildly Avoidant
Social interactions can feel like navigating a complex maze, especially when you're neurodiverse. If you identify as someone who is socially pragmatic – meaning you understand the logical purpose of social interactions but may not intuitively grasp the nuances – and mildly avoidant – meaning you tend to steer clear of social situations due to discomfort or anxiety.
David Tyler
Apr 123 min read
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The scurge of unstructured communications.
The problem is that WhatsApp groups (and similar) are all unstructured and I find having to trawl through the jokes, micky taking and other random stuff to find the meaningful information very difficult and tiring.
This is a real challenge that many neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism, experience in unstructured communication environments. These challenges are very much aligned with known sensory and information processing differences associated with
David Tyler
Apr 123 min read
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Spend Your Heartbeats Wisely.
People spend their young years exchanging their heartbeats for money, which is what you might expect but when you have enough how do you transition to using your heartbeats to create fulfilment, freedom, fun.
David Tyler
Apr 101 min read
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Taking my masks off?
Masking, the art of camouflaging one's true self to fit societal norms, is a common practice among neurodiverse individuals. As an autistic person, I've spent years unconsciously masking, suppressing my unique traits to avoid judgment and misunderstanding. It's a tiring act, a constant performance that drains energy and authenticity.
David Tyler
Apr 102 min read
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Having Agency Over Your Own Life
Agency is the capacity to make choices, take control of one’s own life, and act according to one’s values, beliefs, and desires.
David Tyler
Apr 103 min read
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