Marcus Helvig

@MarcusP
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I'm a computer geek from way back, especially in the areas of programming, networking and sysadmining. By day, I work in digital accessibility.

Received a late-life diagnosis with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attendtion-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) two years ago, and am still learning about the implications on my life.

Enjoy our household pets - dogs, cats, snakes, frogs and a bearded dragon. Also enjoy astrophotography, Lego

Homepagehttps://marcus.helvig.net/
GitHubhttps://github.com/MarcusP-P
PronounsHe/Him
One of the problems with seeing The Rocky Horror Picture Show is that I get the jingle from the old Kodak Express ad stuck in my head. #rockyHorror #timeWarp #advertising #jingle https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/item/kodak-express-advertisement-time-warp-parody
Kodak Express advertisement: 'Time Warp' Parody

This TV commercial for Kodak Express stores in Australia parodies 'Time Warp' from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

NFSA
I actually did a blog post. A discussion of personal energy levels, what uses energy, and what energy reserves help me do, with a bonus meander through masking. #acutuallyAutistic
#autistic #autism #AuDHD #autisticBurnout #autismAwareness
https://marcus.helvig.net/neurodiversity/2026/03/23/what-is-energy-for-autistics.html
What do I mean when I talk about energy, anyway?

While this article was written as part of my employer’s development day, all opinions are mine alone. Before I begin, Autism and ADHD is different for everyone. I make some general statements here, but remember they don’t apply to everyone. This was written in one session, without planning where it would go. The style of writing changes as my emotions grew stronger throughout writing; I could edit it, but that is just as important to convey. As someone who was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD (abbreviated to AuDHD) in my mid 40s, I’m still learning to understand what being AuDHD means on a practical day-to-day level. Over the last six months, or so, I’ve been starting to understand my energy levels, and my resilience.

Marcus Unmasked

RE: https://mas.to/@PatternChaser/116273363214994741

A great article. In my experience, I’ve gone from grief to outright anger at how unnecessary my pain is, simply because my authentic self doesn’t fit neurotypical’s fucking view of how a person should exist, behave, or what I require. #acutuallyAutistic #autistic #autism

Tell me you have #ADHD without saying you have ADHD

RE: https://mastodon.social/@verge/116210506221059136

Who among us hasn’t complained about Nvidia drivers?

Wocka wocka!

RE: https://mastodon.social/@robinince/116159406030485087

Does anyone know if these types of events happen in #melbourne? I’d love to see some ND comedy. @robinince #comedy #neurodiversity

I just bit the ears off a chocolate bunny, and then in a stern voice said "now listen to me." For those wondering about my mental state.
One clove of garlic is the same as a bulb, right?