Who Am I?‘Masking’ for Years Can Leave Autistic People Confused About Who They Really Are "When you’re acting all the time, you tend to get confused between the character you’re playing and yourself." By Devrupa Rakshit
Don't Want A Positive SpinNot Every Autistic Person is a ‘Savant.’ But the Stereotype Has Significant Mental Health Costs. "My experiences made me feel that autistic people are only valued if they are a 'genius' or a 'savant' -- otherwise, society doesn't accept us." By Devrupa Rakshit
Not Great ExpectationsWhy We Expect People With Invisible Disabilities To Learn To Act ‘Normal’ Unless someone’s disabilities are apparent, we expect them to learn how to act ‘normal’ -- resulting in discrimination and fewer accessibility options. By Devrupa Rakshit
Beneath The Mask‘Camouflaging’ Can Leave Long‑Term Scars for People on the Autism Spectrum Hiding one's natural responses in order to fit in can result in debilitating anxiety and other long-term mental health issues. By Devrupa Rakshit
