ADHD Essentials

Thoughts on Masking with Brendan Mahan your domino-donning-and-doffing dude

ADHD Essentials

Show Notes

It's just me for this episode. I'm sharing my thoughts on neurodiverse masking - what it is, why we do it, and the need for a more nuanced conversation in that area with regard to what I'm seeing online.

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