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Many thanks to Hackie Reitman of Different Brains for doing this interview with me and highlighting autistic women.

WATCH IT HERE: https://buff.ly/2AVrVtl

We should all know this -

James Rhodes: This, on how to support someone who's depressed, is pretty perfect.

Dr. Nichols is heading off to present a pre-conference workshop on Thursday at the Annual Conference of the Autism Society of Wisconsin! Topic: Understanding and Working with Females on the Autism Spectrum. Looking forward to being back at this great meeting!

29th Annual Conference « All Events 29th Annual Conference April 19 - April 21 Event Navigation « Swim Team:a film by Lara Stolman – Appleton Lakeshore Monthly Support Group » Pre-Conference Options Pre-Conference APre-Conference BPre-Conference CPre-Conference DBreakout SessionsPre-Conference AApril 19th from 9:30 a...

Why It's So Hard to Function with 'High Functioning Autism' High functioning autism may sound like a mild disorder, but it can be extremely challenging. Find out why.

Entering Adulthood With Autism Can Mean Falling Off the Services Cliff Falling off the ‘services cliff’ can have dire consequences for young adults with the developmental disorder.

Review: In ‘Keep the Change,’ Two People With Autism Find Love A stubborn thirtysomething sentenced to spend time in an autism support group after an arrest finds romance, in this film starring actors with autism.

‘I Thought I Was Lazy’: The Invisible Struggle For Autistic Women Adapting to daily life is not often factored into the diagnostic process for autism. It should be.

This graphic was shared with us by a group in the United Kingdom. The source is in the pic.

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These are ways to support the positive mental health of all children; however there are parents who do all of these and much more and the child has serious mental health challenges/disabilities that are chronic.
We must find ways to support these parents and stop the insidious ways that society blames and judges these parents. We understand "let's talk" means let's support people with mental health disabilities. We don't include our support to the very important people who support the lives, health and education of young people: parents, especially mothers.
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Survey assesses well-being in adults with autism A brief questionnaire written with guidance from people with autism is the first of its kind to assess quality of life among adults with the condition.

How I Show Love: Autism Communication is a two-way street and when it comes to autism, it’s often one-way traffic. When I say that people usually assume they know what I mean. They think I mean that autistic people …

Autism College Supports 10 Key Areas of Support for a Successful Transition to College for Young Adults with Autism and Learning Differences.