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Does anyone feel like they’re missing social cues that neurotypical people understand without being taught? I’m missing out on career opportunities because of it. Does any type of guide/rulebook exist to effectively mask?

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[–] WolfBearSheep67@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Others may have better recommendations, but can’t truly recommend books about coping or masking. Guidebooks, while informative, did not work for me.

One of the books called Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by russel barkley, a clinical psychologist, who had done research on adhd was okay, but I would recommend reading it objectively. The information felt outdated and it may not apply to everyone with adhd. Driven to distraction was okay too.