A reflective piece on the pressure to perform at work and at home as an autistic adult. This article explores internal standards, burnout, shutdown and the quiet weight of expectation, and how understanding, rather than change, can reshape how pressure is carried through my eyes.
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Understanding High-Functioning Autism in the Workplace and Beyond
“High-functioning autism” is a term that’s often misunderstood. People hear it and assume it means “mild autism” or “not really that different.” But that’s not how it feels. The reality is, it’s autism that often goes unseen – the kind that doesn’t stand out immediately in social or professional settings, but still impacts how IContinue reading “Understanding High-Functioning Autism in the Workplace and Beyond”
Autism: Through My Eyes 