Olivia Guy-Evans
@oliviaguyevans.bsky.social
PhD Autism Researcher at University of Birmingham. Masking/camouflaging in education.
Autistic
Editor and writer for Simplypsychology.org 🧠
Autistic
Editor and writer for Simplypsychology.org 🧠
Thanks for this simple breakdown. I have been learning about research philosophies recently and getting confused!
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Thanks for this simple breakdown. I have been learning about research philosophies recently and getting confused!
They did a review of the existing literature rather than doing their own original research. I can see what you mean with it feeling unnecessary for many of us who know the result already but it does feel important to clarify what all the research says in one place for others who need it.
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
They did a review of the existing literature rather than doing their own original research. I can see what you mean with it feeling unnecessary for many of us who know the result already but it does feel important to clarify what all the research says in one place for others who need it.
Same! Making places more diverse and inclusive can make all individuals feel like they can be themselves, no matter if they are neurodiverse or not
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Same! Making places more diverse and inclusive can make all individuals feel like they can be themselves, no matter if they are neurodiverse or not
It's also known as 'masking' and it's one of the big reasons why autistic people don't get a diagnosis until adulthood or at all. I didn't realise I was autistic until I learnt about masking and then I was like, oh this all makes sense!
May 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
It's also known as 'masking' and it's one of the big reasons why autistic people don't get a diagnosis until adulthood or at all. I didn't realise I was autistic until I learnt about masking and then I was like, oh this all makes sense!
Of course not. You can be Autistic and also a nazi. Being autistic isn't a get out of jail free card
January 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Of course not. You can be Autistic and also a nazi. Being autistic isn't a get out of jail free card
What a sweetie 😍
January 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
What a sweetie 😍
The study also aimed to reduce 'maladaptive behaviours' such as repetitive movements (stimming) that many autistic people use for self regulation. Why are we still getting research like this??? Were any autistic researchers giving input into this at all?
January 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The study also aimed to reduce 'maladaptive behaviours' such as repetitive movements (stimming) that many autistic people use for self regulation. Why are we still getting research like this??? Were any autistic researchers giving input into this at all?
Dogs don't judge us so it's easy to make eye contact with them. It's not going to make us more likely to make eye contact with other people lmao. What's the point in this study really? Again, this just encourages autistic people to mask so we are adhering to neurotypial standards. I'm tiiiired
January 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Dogs don't judge us so it's easy to make eye contact with them. It's not going to make us more likely to make eye contact with other people lmao. What's the point in this study really? Again, this just encourages autistic people to mask so we are adhering to neurotypial standards. I'm tiiiired
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What Is Autistic Burnout?
Autistic burnout is a debilitating condition characterized by chronic exhaustion, loss of skills, and reduced tolerance to stimuli that significantly impact the lives of many autistic individuals.
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January 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
My article on autistic burnout 😊 www.simplypsychology.org/autistic-bur...
I didnt get a diagnosis until I was 30 because I was so good at hiding my true self and it ultimately damaged my sense of identity and I struggled with my mental health
January 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I didnt get a diagnosis until I was 30 because I was so good at hiding my true self and it ultimately damaged my sense of identity and I struggled with my mental health
You probably didn't intend it that way but I am working to help advocate for autistic people and to help make spaces more autistic friendly so that we don't feel the need to have to hide our authentic selves
January 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
You probably didn't intend it that way but I am working to help advocate for autistic people and to help make spaces more autistic friendly so that we don't feel the need to have to hide our authentic selves
Hey, since this is my post and I am Autistic myself. I do feel like I should point out that it can feel a bit hurtful to autistic people when people say there are some autistic people that are easier or harder to 'deal with'. It kinda makes us seem like we are a problem but some of us are 'easier'
January 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Hey, since this is my post and I am Autistic myself. I do feel like I should point out that it can feel a bit hurtful to autistic people when people say there are some autistic people that are easier or harder to 'deal with'. It kinda makes us seem like we are a problem but some of us are 'easier'