Monthly Archives: Aug 2025

The History of the Names “Duncan” and “Ainsworth”

Posted on Aug 22, 2025 by duncanainsworth

Where did your name come from? According to a quick Google search of the “etymology of the name Duncan” the name originates from the Scottish Gaelic name Donnchadh, which is derived from the Gaelic words “donn” (brown or dark) and … Continue reading →

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What is Autistic Masking?

Posted on Aug 20, 2025 by duncanainsworth

What is autistic masking?In short, Masking is the conscious or unconscious efforts made by autistic people to hide or suppress their autistic traits and behaviours in order to fit in with Neurotypical (non-autistic) people. There are many ways that autistic … Continue reading →

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