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More Than Quirky

Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation

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Quirky Infinity logo Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation

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Fawning: The danger of people-pleasing

One reason many autistic children fly under the radar – and why many of us don’t even recognise our neurodivergence for what it is until adulthood – is because of one of the 7 standard responses: fawning. It is also a significant contributor to the Coke bottle effect, and burn out. What is Fawning Fawning, put simply, is using people-pleasing (consciously or otherwise) in avoid conflict, and earn the approval of others. It often appears[…]

Unmasking: The Rediscovery of the Authentic Self

Autistic people frequently mask. It is a natural reflexive consequence to the experience of living as an autistic person in a world built by and for neurotypical people. It is exhausting, and less than ideal as a long term solution. When people are able to accept their autism for its fantastic aspects, and accept their autistic self as worthy and wonderful, there is an opportunity for unmasking. For some people, this is a daily experience[…]

Masking: The Art of Trying To Fit In

Autistic people utilise a number of strategies to survive in a neuronormative world. One of the common coping mechanisms is masking, also known as camouflaging. What Is It? Masking is the suppression (consciously or otherwise) of autistic traits, in order to appear neurotypical. This might be done in order avoid judgement or criticism, to cope with stressful situations, to conform, or to hide anxiety. “Fake it til you make it” if you will… except that[…]

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