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February 05, 2025
What Are Shutdowns and Meltdowns in Autism?
January 28, 2025
Autism and Anorexia Nervosa
Research shows that up to 35% of women in inpatient...
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January 07, 2025
Passions and Hyperfocus
A characteristic of autism is ‘monotropism’, that is, to have...
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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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December 12, 2024
Recognizing and Understanding Autistic Girls at School
Most children referred for a diagnostic assessment for autism are...
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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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November 20, 2024
Understanding Depression in Autistic Children and Adolescents
Depression presents unique challenges in autistic children and adolescents. This...
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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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October 29, 2024
Autism, Custody and Access Issues
There is a popular belief that having an Autistic child...
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October 21, 2024
Bullying, Trauma and Autism
The most common traumatic social experience for Autistic individuals is...
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September 24, 2024
Understanding the Trauma Experiences of Autistic Individuals
Trauma happens when the person is overwhelmed by aversive experiences,...
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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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