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Ellie Middleton on Autism and ADHD

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19 Dec 2023, 6:11 am

Hello everyone,

A really wonderful trend that has started happening in the past few years in my experience generally has been much more in the way of relatively positive mentions of autism.

In that connection I wonder if anyone has anything they would like to share about this article which only appeared yesterday on the BBC News website:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-67406374

There is a related book reference (2022): https://www.amazon.co.uk/UNMASKED-Ultimate-Guide-Autism-Neurodivergence/dp/0241651980

A particular focus of Ellie's efforts has been the topic of masking.

Will be grateful for any reactions / thoughts etc.



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19 Dec 2023, 7:11 am

Like Ellie I do think of the day I got diagnosed as a second birthday that in many ways is more important then my real birthday.


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