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Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Celebrating Differences This Autism Acceptance Month

Claire Jack Ph.D. on April 4, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity to celebrate our differences and recognize the contribution that neurodivergent individuals make to the world.

A Personal Perspective: Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity to celebrate our differences and recognize the contribution that neurodivergent individuals make to the world.

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How We Talk About Autism and Why it Matters

Claire Jack Ph.D. on February 20, 2024

A Personal Perspective: A shift toward neurodiversity-affirming language has been largely positive, but we still need to create space for all autistic people to express their needs.

A Personal Perspective: A shift toward neurodiversity-affirming language has been largely positive, but we still need to create space for all autistic people to express their needs.

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Autistic Boys and Men Camouflage, Too

Claire Jack Ph.D. on January 31, 2024

Camouflaging and masking behaviors in autistic women and girls have received considerable attention in recent years, but camouflaging is not limited to one gender.

Camouflaging and masking behaviors in autistic women and girls have received considerable attention in recent years, but camouflaging is not limited to one gender.

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7 Tips to Cope With the Holidays When You're Autistic

Claire Jack Ph.D. on November 27, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Do you find the festive period stressful, disruptive, and anxiety-provoking as an autistic adult? Planning in advance can help you meet your needs.

A Personal Perspective: Do you find the festive period stressful, disruptive, and anxiety-provoking as an autistic adult? Planning in advance can help you meet your needs.

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5 Common Responses to an Adult Autism Diagnosis

Claire Jack Ph.D. on October 31, 2023

Newly-diagnosed autistic adults often find that sharing the news triggers responses that are upsetting or invalidating. These 5 may be among the most common.

Newly-diagnosed autistic adults often find that sharing the news triggers responses that are upsetting or invalidating. These 5 may be among the most common.

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Could My Therapy Client Be Autistic?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on September 27, 2023

Therapists who notice signs of autism in their clients can help them seek a diagnosis and find appropriate support, but it's important to proceed with caution.

Therapists who notice signs of autism in their clients can help them seek a diagnosis and find appropriate support, but it's important to proceed with caution.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.