Periagoge
Scenario

How to navigate disclosure without losing respect

I want to tell people I am autistic but I am afraid they will see me completely differently and treat me like I am fragile or incapable.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for understanding conflicts with the fear that vulnerability will be met with diminished expectations rather than appropriate support.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Neurodivergence — lived experience?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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