A checklist of 5 things that could help identify autism in adult women and those who identify as female or gender fluid.
What is it like to be autistic? And why are a growing number of women receiving late diagnoses for autism? In this honest and original piece, our writer explores the discrimination she faces because of preconceptions, stereotyping and a lack of adequate support.
Autism manifests in different ways. The signs are often less visible in women than in men, leading many to be underdiagnosed.
In this sensitive series of portraits and interviews, photographer Rosie Barnes acknowledges the voices and experiences of autistic women.
Autistic Women Are Too Much… hear this daily on repeat, it’s a statement said with a variety of different words, but always intended with the same...
Before we dive into the reasons why so many autistic girls and women go undiagnosed, we need to acknowledge that for many of the same reasons, autistic non-binary people, trans women and anyone who is not cis male often go undiagnosed. Gender bias in autism affects more people than…
Autism manifests in different ways. The signs are often less visible in women than in men, leading many to be underdiagnosed.
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Emergence Labeled Autistic by Temple Grandin and Margaret M. Scariano paperback in used condition "A true story that is both uniquely moving and exceptionally inspiring, Emergence is the first-hand account of a courageous autistic woman who beat the odds and cured herself. As a child, Temple Grandin was forced to leave her "normal" school and enroll in a school for autistic children. This searingly honest account captures the isolation and fears suffered by autistics and their families and the quiet strength of one woman who insisted on a miracle." SHIPPING INFO: Books are carefully wrapped in paper and shipped in a waterproof poly bubble mailer. Media Mail can take up to 7-10 days. If you need expedited shipping (aka Priority Mail 1-3 days) please message me or choose to upgrade in the shipping options. For orders $35+ that qualify for free shipping :: these orders will be shipped via the media mail class option only. (unless you contact me prior to purchase) I cannot guarantee any purchases made for gifting purposes will reach their destination in time. Media mail can take up to a month during peak delays. Apologies in advance.
Productive as ever, I recently binge-watched the latest season of Netflix’s Big Mouth, and found myself facing a reflection of my own identity crisis. In the 9th episode, Horrority House, the main …
“A lot of women are told they don’t look autistic, or don’t seem autistic."
Autistic burnout vs depression, what are the differences? In this article, you'll learn about the overlap and how psychologists tell them apart.
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While the core signs of autism are generally the same for both men and women, the way these signs manifest and the challenges they present can differ due to factors such as societal expectations, gender stereotypes, and the ability to mask or camouflage autistic traits, which may lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis in women.
Adapting to daily life is not often factored into the diagnostic process for autism. It should be.
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After presenting at a conference, Terra Vance was shuffled between small groups of audience members. In one group, a woman was angry Vance had not included information about how hard it is for non-…
Check out these 3 actually doable executive functioning tips for autistic adults FROM an actually autistic adult! Plus there's a free printable cheatsheet!
Being autistic can feel very lonely and isolating. Please take time this week to learn more about autism
"Why can't my autistic child find things?" If your autistic loved one is having trouble finding things, they're not pretending, they need support.
To put it simply, a shutdown is the opposite of a meltdown. Instead of the explosion that occurs with a meltdown, a shutdown involves imploding instead.
Who here has felt Autism Mom Burnout? I can say with my whole chest that I’ve been there and I’m sure I’ll be there again because taking care of an autistic child is NOT easy! We all know that being...Read More
One woman explains how using a whiteboard has helped her marriage to her autistic husband stay healthy.
Neurotypical people often misunderstand autistic people and attach hidden social meaning to our traits where there is none.
