Ideas for things to cover - The Missing Manual for a Neurodivergent Brain

Conferences & other work events
Open plan offices
Masking: what helps and what hurts
Diagnosis
- How do I know I’m autistic?
Things I struggle with
- Thoughts/ideas/songs getting stuck in my head
  - Repeating over and over
  - Often a subtle signal that I’m overwhelmed or anxious
  - Sometimes need to write it down to give my brain permission to let go
Sensory stuff
- Light
  - Too much
    - Blinds, curtains, sunglasses
  - Too little
    - Task lights: desk lamp, magnetic battery powered lamps
- Sound
  - Noise-cancelling headphones
  - Noise websites
Busting (or adding nuance to) misconceptions
- Autistic people need routines: Yes, but it only works with consent, imposed routines that don’t fit are more stressful than no routine