Tag: science communication

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ADHD Autism

What is hyperfocus?

Hyperfocus is a state of intense concentration and deep immersion in an activity. When hyperfocusing, you may become oblivious to the outside world and...
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Autism

Social compensation in autism (it’s not just masking!)

What is social compensation? Social compensation is when a person attempts to display neurotypical social behaviours by using strategies in social situations that compensates...
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Autism

How valid is an autism self-diagnosis?

Many people in the autistic community are self-diagnosed due to a lack of access to a professional evaluation. Reasons may include high costs and...
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