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Autistic individuals with mental health problems are more likely to self-medicate

Autistic individuals with mental health problems are more likely to self-medicate

Author: Ed BrownDate: July 2, 2021 Despite autistic adolescents and adults being less likely to use reactional drugs, those who do are more likely to self-medicate, finds research from the University of Cambridge. Content warning: This article briefly mentions suicidal

admin July 2, 2021July 7, 2021 Autism Read more

More women being diagnosed with autism as experts call for support

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Author: Laura SmithDate: March 30, 2021 The number of women seeking a private diagnosis for conditions linked to autism has climbed during the pandemic as experts call for better specialist training for GPs and frontline staff. Independent consultant Dr John

admin March 30, 2021July 7, 2021 Autism Read more

Autism Q and A: Girls are Autistic too

Autism Q and A: Girls are Autistic too

Authors: Lisa Watson and Sharon GrattanDate: March 1st, 2021 We are going to talk about Autistic Women and Girls.  When you think of autism do girls and women come to mind? I remember when my son was diagnosed in 2008 it seemed there were far

admin March 1, 2021July 7, 2021 Autism Read more

My daughter’s autism diagnosis at 23 shows how easily girls can mask the warning signs

My daughter’s autism diagnosis at 23 shows how easily girls can mask the warning signs

Author: Tracey StewartDate: January 12, 2019 My daughter came into the world in dramatic fashion in November 1994.  I had been hospitalised with pre-eclampsia and she was delivered via an unplanned caesarean at very short notice.  Only a few generations

admin January 12, 2021July 7, 2021 Autism Read more

Those with autism make good social psychologists

Those with autism make good social psychologists

Date: September 10, 2019Author: Bill Hathaway, Yale University Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by the inability of individuals to gauge the emotions and mental states of other people. However, if the lens is widened to include the behavior of

admin September 10, 2020July 7, 2021 Autism Read more

The Spoiled Brat Stereotype and Autistic Children

The Spoiled Brat Stereotype and Autistic Children

Author: The Autistic Science PersonDate: July 17, 2020 The Spoiled Brat stereotype is often applied to children who are raised as girls. They may call you the princess and the pea. They may tell you to stop complaining. They may

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When a Late Diagnosis of Autism Is Life-Changing

When a Late Diagnosis of Autism Is Life-Changing

A diagnosis of autism in adulthood can change self-concept for the better. Date: 7 januari 2020Authors: Erin Bulluss en Abby Witts Take a quick scroll through the right social media groups and you’ll find countless individuals sharing their stories about

admin January 7, 2020April 20, 2021 Autism Read more

#AutisticsSpeakingDay: Growing Up Autistic Without a Diagnosis, and the Importance of Community

#AutisticsSpeakingDay: Growing Up Autistic Without a Diagnosis, and the Importance of Community

Date: November 1, 2019Author: Christina-Marie Wright CN: mention of suicidal ideation On Autistics Speaking Day, it seems appropriate to reflect upon the importance of community, but in doing so, I couldn’t help but think about what life was like, before

admin November 1, 2019April 20, 2021 Autism Read more

I’m autistic, and honesty is my gift

I’m autistic, and honesty is my gift

Date: August 12, 2019Author: Madeleine Ryan On a cold winter’s night I was invited to dinner at a gourmet pizza joint with a group of people I didn’t know very well. They’d all come from office jobs, and were guzzling

admin August 12, 2019April 20, 2021 Autism Read more

Adult Autistic Meltdown today: an Inside Look

Adult Autistic Meltdown today: an Inside Look

Date: August 07, 2019Author: Fierce Autie I try to use my personal experiences to educate you guys. Today there was one. Its been an extremely long time since I had one last. I am going to explain what happened leading

admin August 7, 2019April 20, 2021 Autism Read more
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  • Autistic individuals with mental health problems are more likely to self-medicate
  • Autism, Eating Disorders, and Body Image: Through the Lens of Sensory Processing
  • More women being diagnosed with autism as experts call for support
  • Autism Q and A: Girls are Autistic too

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