Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism

6 Tips for Supporting Your Partner After an Autism Diagnosis

Claire Jack Ph.D. on June 1, 2023

Being there for your partner, in the right way, can help them move forward after a late autism diagnosis.

Being there for your partner, in the right way, can help them move forward after a late autism diagnosis.

Autism

5 Things Employers Can Do to Help Autistic Employees

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 16, 2023

Employers can take some simple steps to help their autistic employees thrive.

Employers can take some simple steps to help their autistic employees thrive.

Autism

Misdiagnosis of Autism for Mental and Personality Disorders

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 5, 2023

Autism is sometimes mistaken for ADHD, personality disorders, or other mental health and behavioral disorders. This is why, and what to do if you think you've been misdiagnosed.

Autism is sometimes mistaken for ADHD, personality disorders, or other mental health and behavioral disorders. This is why, and what to do if you think you've been misdiagnosed.

Autism

How Aware Are Autistic People of Others' Emotions?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on March 7, 2023

Recent research finds that autistic people process others' emotions differently than neurotypical people do. But the idea that they are emotionally unaware is a myth.

Recent research finds that autistic people process others' emotions differently than neurotypical people do. But the idea that they are emotionally unaware is a myth.

Autism

How it Feels to "Unmask" as an Autistic Woman

Claire Jack Ph.D. on February 27, 2023

Recently diagnosed autistic adults often want to "unmask" their true selves to loved ones. Doing so can lead to greater self-acceptance and well-being—but it's not without risks.

Recently diagnosed autistic adults often want to "unmask" their true selves to loved ones. Doing so can lead to greater self-acceptance and well-being—but it's not without risks.

Suicide

6 Reasons Autistic People Are at Greater Risk of Suicide

Claire Jack Ph.D. on February 17, 2023

Ongoing research shows an increased link between autism and suicidality. Why?

Ongoing research shows an increased link between autism and suicidality. Why?

Autism

Why Autistic People Can Struggle in the Workplace

Claire Jack Ph.D. on November 18, 2022

Mental health and interpersonal challenges can make it difficult for autistic people to hold down jobs, or thrive in the job they have. Seeking out support can often help.

Mental health and interpersonal challenges can make it difficult for autistic people to hold down jobs, or thrive in the job they have. Seeking out support can often help.

Autism

What Is the "Spoons Theory" of Autism?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on November 4, 2022

Thinking about their potential energy in terms of "spoons" can help autistic people avoid fatigue and burnout.

Thinking about their potential energy in terms of "spoons" can help autistic people avoid fatigue and burnout.

Autism

What I’d Like Neurotypical People to Know About Autism

Claire Jack Ph.D. on November 1, 2022

Personal perspective: Focusing on effort, rather than results, can help neurotypical people improve their relationships with their autistic loved ones.

Personal perspective: Focusing on effort, rather than results, can help neurotypical people improve their relationships with their autistic loved ones.

Autism

Why I Don't Show My Emotions as an Autistic Woman

Claire Jack Ph.D. on August 23, 2022

Personal perspective: Autistic people often struggle to appraise emotionally-triggering situations and may hide their emotions in order to appear calm.

Personal perspective: Autistic people often struggle to appraise emotionally-triggering situations and may hide their emotions in order to appear calm.

Autism

How Autistic People Experience Sensory Processing Issues

Claire Jack Ph.D. on August 17, 2022

Autistic people tend to experience intense sensory processing issues that can cause pain, anxiety, and discomfort in all aspects of daily life.

Autistic people tend to experience intense sensory processing issues that can cause pain, anxiety, and discomfort in all aspects of daily life.

Autism

From Autistic Linear Spectrum to Pie Chart Spectrum

Claire Jack Ph.D. on August 16, 2022

The "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder suggests a linear progression. Representing autism as a pie chart instead could better show the diversity of experience.

The "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder suggests a linear progression. Representing autism as a pie chart instead could better show the diversity of experience.

Autism

"How and When Should I Tell My Child They’re Autistic?"

Claire Jack Ph.D. on July 20, 2022

Research suggests that learning about an autism diagnosis early on leads to greater well-being and a higher quality of life.

Research suggests that learning about an autism diagnosis early on leads to greater well-being and a higher quality of life.

Hypnosis

Is Hypnosis Real?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on June 2, 2022

Are hypnotic states truly altered states of consciousness, or do patients simply take on the "role" of a hypnotized person?

Are hypnotic states truly altered states of consciousness, or do patients simply take on the "role" of a hypnotized person?

Fear

Using Hypnotherapy to Treat Phobias

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 26, 2022

Phobias are extreme fear reactions that can be crippling. Some research finds that hypnotherapy, combined with other therapeutic modalities, can help someone overcome a phobia quickly.

Phobias are extreme fear reactions that can be crippling. Some research finds that hypnotherapy, combined with other therapeutic modalities, can help someone overcome a phobia quickly.

Autism

5 Things Autistic Women Wish They Knew When They Were Young

Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 3, 2022

Women with autism who are diagnosed later in life tend to experience a range of feelings, from relief to regret. Here's what they wish they could tell their younger selves.

Women with autism who are diagnosed later in life tend to experience a range of feelings, from relief to regret. Here's what they wish they could tell their younger selves.

Sleep

5 Ways to Cope with Menopausal Mood Swings

Claire Jack Ph.D. on March 18, 2022

Some simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference during the menopausal transition.

Some simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference during the menopausal transition.

Autism

New Study Finds Sex Differences in Autistic Brains

Claire Jack Ph.D. on March 16, 2022

In recent years, clinicians have become more aware of the myriad ways that autistic girls differ from autistic boys. New neurological research may help pinpoint where these differences originate in the brain.

In recent years, clinicians have become more aware of the myriad ways that autistic girls differ from autistic boys. New neurological research may help pinpoint where these differences originate in the brain.

Sex

10 Ways to Help a Partner During Menopause

Claire Jack Ph.D. on March 11, 2022

Many men struggle to cope with a female partner's menopausal symptoms. Education, communication, and offers of support can make all the difference.

Many men struggle to cope with a female partner's menopausal symptoms. Education, communication, and offers of support can make all the difference.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

5 Ways Changing Your Thoughts Can Help During Menopause

Claire Jack Ph.D. on March 8, 2022

Menopause is in large part a physical condition. But research shows that changing how you think about it can help you manage symptoms—or even see menopause as a time of potential.

Menopause is in large part a physical condition. But research shows that changing how you think about it can help you manage symptoms—or even see menopause as a time of potential.