I was so familiar with the signs in males, I had no idea I was on the spectrum. Females tend to present differently than their male counterparts, and, therefore many females remain undiagnosed. Web…
Read the graphic novel about living with undiagnosed autism.
Getting assessed for autism can be scary. Who better to assess you than a qualified professional who is autistic herself, and understands the potential obstacles in the diagnostic process?
We don’t all meditate the same way—nor do we need to. Sue Hutton offers helpful tips and practices, informed by the autism community, to make mindfulness practice truly accessible.
Do ALL autistic women have burnouts? If not, are they "less autistic” than those who have? Autistic burnout is the result of long-term masking that
“Undiagnosed ADHD in women has far-reaching consequences that can impact every area of life. While an early diagnosis is best, a diagnosis at any age can start a woman on a new path that will change her life for the better.”
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"We think our daughter may have a form of autism due to her severe shyness, excessive need to have things just so, certain rituals she has with food, major touch sensitivity, a lot of anxiety, just to name a few. What are some of the signs to look for to help us decide if an assessment is in order?" Click here for full article...
Is autism being overlooked in girls because the signs are much clearer in boys? A growing body of research says yes.
'I don’t fit in with what society defines a female to be.'
Autism masking is a survival strategy for autistic people to mimic neurotypical behaviors in social situations. Doing this can take a heavy toll.
Can psychedelics cure Autism? It’s a question researchers are only beginning to ask [http://www.mdma-autism.org], but Andrea Domenichini has already run the experiments – on himself. Over the past few years, he’s taken MDMA and LSD to help connect the parts of his brain that allow most people to understand each other, feel their emotions, and make lasting connections. Podcast Access: * RSS Feed [https://highexistence.libsyn.com/] * Download [http://traffic.libsyn.com/highexistence/HE_Autism_
"I don’t always know what the social boundaries are, so it would make me more comfortable if someone literally explained to me what kinds of things they are looking for in a friendship."
Part 5 in the I Think I Might Be Autistic Series Whether you choose to seek a diagnosis or not is a personal decision. As an adult, there’s a good chance you don’t need a diagnosis. You…
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"I’m one of the people diagnosed on the autism spectrum who doesn’t seem like it."
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ADHD vs Autism, what's the difference? Click here to get an overview of Autism and ADHD and learn how to spot the difference.
Learning, social issues may reflect neuronal miscommunication
Benefits of Asperger's Syndrome Meditation. This article outlines several specific benefits of meditation for people with Asperger Syndrome.
