Unmasking Autism
by Devon Price · first published 2022
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I would say the #actuallyautistic hashtag in general (now on mastodon), and I really enjoyed the book "unmasking autism" by Devon Price and Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker.
on “Ask HN: Has anyone here turned around their life in their 40s?” ↗…traditionally been more accepting of neurodiversity than other careers, so it's great to see a tech union raising issue like this that don't cost much but make a big difference for anyone affected. [1] Book: Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
on “New York Times Tech Guild goes on strike” ↗…I’m back in my days of freelancing. If I ended up in the same situation again, but say, without that job, I would tell my older self: - take a big break, and reconnect with your enthusiasm. The book “Unmasking Autism” has a lot of concrete ways to do that, since it can be hard for us. It also talks a lot about autistic burnout - go back to freelancing, or find a job where I have lots of freedom to follow my routine,…
on “Ask HN: Has anyone managed to find enjoyment in their work after burnout?” ↗