What language do most folks on the spectrum prefer? Identity first (autistic person) or person first (person with autism)?
This finding challenges universal autism screening in toddlers, suggests many autistic children are not being diagnosed.
A common and sometimes unspoken myth about autistic individuals is that they are self-absorbed. Here, we talk about three possible origins of this myth.
Before being diagnosed as autistic, many women go decades with the wrong diagnoses.
Category: Autism Diagnosis, Female Autism PhenotypeTags: autism in adults, autism in women, autism myths and stereotypes, borderline personality disorder, common misdiagnoses, female autism, late diagnosed autism, mental health, psychiatry, psychology, self acceptance, undiagnosed autism
Historically, our understanding of autism has been based on a deficit model. See why this is a problem.
Category: Deficit Model of Autism, History of Autism KnowledgeTags: autism facts, autism myths and stereotypes, autism research, benefit model of autism, DSM, history of autism, neurodiversity, neurotypicals, psychology, sensory differences, special interests
Here’s the real reason why women and girls fail to get diagnosed with autism.
Category: Autism Diagnosis, Female Autism PhenotypeTags: autism diagnostic criteria, autism myths and stereotypes, autism research, autistic characteristics, camouflaging, female autism, highly sensitive person, masking, neurodiversity, special interests, suicide