Tag: adult autism
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and ADHD
Most people think that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is just about not being able to sit still. The truth is, it can also manifest as hyperactivity in thoughts, and if only all these thoughts were sunshiny, it would be so much easier to go through life with ADHD. The sad reality is, these thoughts Read more
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Self-Care for Autistic People: Book Review
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. Note that this is not a paid review. This is a personal reflection on my own experience after the purchase of the book being reviewed. During my personal journey into embracing my own neudorivergence, one of the most helpful resources I came across was Read more
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Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Book Review
In light of more accessible information in recent years, more adults are looking into the possibility of exploring an autism diagnosis. Some people wonder if the statistics are accurate, while others are wondering why many adults were not diagnosed as children. One of the main reasons why many adults now were not diagnosed as children Read more
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Top 10 Autism Myths and Misconceptions
Autism myths and misconceptions. How much do you really know about autism? In recent years, more and more people are sharing their experiences of being diagnosed with autism late. This has caused a lot of debate about what autism really is, with the common refrain being, “But you don’t look autistic!” Autism, also known as Read more
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The Autistic Person’s Social Struggles
One of the most common signs associated with autism is the lack of social skills. Most parents watch out for their babies’ or toddlers’ eye contact and ability to play with other children, and rightly so. These are indeed glaring signs of possible autism. However, these are not the only social difficulties that come with Read more
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Adult Diagnosis of Neurodivergence
As they say, it’s better late than never. Nothing is truer than for a neurodivergence diagnosis in adulthood! Maybe, like me, a lot of your experience being misunderstood as a child makes sense through the lens of ND. And maybe it can help rewrite our stories–and help us heal somewhere inside. Neurodivergence: Quick Definition Neurodivergence Read more