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Why is My Autistic Teenager Struggling So Much?
December 17, 2024 Why is My Autistic Teenager Struggling So Much?

There are many reasons why the teen years are a...

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Recognizing and Understanding Autistic Girls at School
December 12, 2024 Recognizing and Understanding Autistic Girls at School

Most children referred for a diagnostic assessment for autism are...

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Preparing for Christmas with Autistic Children: A Guide for Families
December 04, 2024 Preparing for Christmas with Autistic Children: A Guide for Families

The Christmas season can be a wonderful time, filled with...

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Understanding Depression in Autistic Children and Adolescents
November 20, 2024 Understanding Depression in Autistic Children and Adolescents

Depression presents unique challenges in autistic children and adolescents. This...

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Assessing Camouflaging in Autistic Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners
November 04, 2024 Assessing Camouflaging in Autistic Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners

Camouflaging behaviours in autistic individuals have received increasing attention in...

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Autism, Custody and Access Issues
October 29, 2024 Autism, Custody and Access Issues

There is a popular belief that having an Autistic child...

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Bullying, Trauma and Autism
October 21, 2024 Bullying, Trauma and Autism

The most common traumatic social experience for Autistic individuals is...

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Understanding the Trauma Experiences of Autistic Individuals
September 24, 2024 Understanding the Trauma Experiences of Autistic Individuals

Trauma happens when the person is overwhelmed by aversive experiences,...

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How Do We Create a Neurodiversity-affirming Family Environment?
September 19, 2024 How Do We Create a Neurodiversity-affirming Family Environment?

Becoming a neurodiversity-affirming family is an important goal because it...

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Autism and PTSD
September 10, 2024 Autism and PTSD

When experiences are extremely emotionally painful, cause psychological distress and...

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Hormonal Changes in Autistic Girls and Women*
September 04, 2024 Hormonal Changes in Autistic Girls and Women*

Our current understanding of how hormonal changes impact autistic individuals...

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What is the Neurodiversity-Affirming Movement?
August 27, 2024 What is the Neurodiversity-Affirming Movement?

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in...

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