Unmasking Female Autistic Representation on TV

My first clue was how much I enjoyed the pandemic lockdowns. Granted, in Darwin our lockdowns were less severe than elsewhere—still, my workplace mandated we work from home for a few months. I live alone, and as others struggled to cope without regular social interaction, I found solace. I vividly remember the comfort of suddenly existing in a society where it was socially unacceptable to go out and socialise. I was exempt from navigating both the social aspect of my work life and the pressure to be around people in my free time. I could switch off the part of my brain reserved for this draining task. Free up some bandwidth. Breathe.