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  1. M

    Autistic Females.

    Autism in Females One in 68 children in the U.S. is affected by autism—but new research suggests that current diagnostic methods overlook girls, meaning even more kids may be on the spectrum. Behavioral and preliminary neuroimaging findings suggest autism manifests differently in girls...
    • Mia
    • Thread
    • aspergers and women autism female aspergers female aspie females masking social skills women on the spectrum women with asperger's
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Autism Science Discussions
  2. Renzo

    Hey, I'm Renzo

    Hey, my name is Renzo and I got PDD-NOS. My autism is a pretty important thing in my life. Therefore, I even own a blog about AS(I won't put the link in this thread because I respect the forum rules). I joined this community in the hope to learn from others but also to teach others. I'm...
  3. Ginseng

    Updated Autistic's and depression poll

    Please select from the following choices related to your most frequent level (if any) of depression in the past 2 years. I am trying to determine the prevalence of depression in autistic's. Most autistic's I know suffer from serious bouts of depression. I was wondering if there were some...
  4. Ginseng

    Autistic's and depression

    Please select from the following choices related to your most frequent level (if any) of depression in the past 2 years. I am trying to determine the prevalence of depression in autistic's. Most autistic's I know suffer from serious bouts of depression. I was wondering if there were some...
  5. A

    Would anybody be willing to help out?

    Hello all, My name is Amanda, and I'm a neuroscience undergrad at NSU. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to take part in a research study I created. All I need is for a questionnaire to be filled out. You only have to answer some puzzles and a few questions about your interests. I do...
  6. Butterfly88

    Oklahoma boy with autism has 'best day ever' even after no one shows up to his birthday party

    Oklahoma boy with autism has 'best day ever' even after no one shows up to his birthday party When the mom consulted the venue staff, the manager told her they would give the boy an “amazing party” at no cost. A 10-year-old boy in Oklahoma who has autism says he had the “best day ever” after...
  7. Emzical

    What We Eat - Autism and Food

    Hi I’m really interested for (artistic purposes) in what people with Autism eat. For my project, I am asking for photos of a meal you are eating from birds eye view, so it would be looking down onto your plates and bowls. It would be great if the background was white, so the food really stood...
  8. A

    Do people talk to you like you are a baby/idiot?

    Honestly this is one of my biggest annoyances about being on the spectrum. When I inform people about my autism, they then feel like they have to speak to me as if they are speaking to a child. Like talking slower and more carefully as if to make sure I understand what they are saying. When...
  9. Butterfly88

    This Entire Town Became Autism-Friendly After Every Business Agreed to Apply Four Specific Measures

    This Entire Town Became Autism-Friendly After Every Business Agreed to Apply Four Specific Measures Awesome, am so jealous my town hasn't done this.
  10. Butterfly88

    Disney fights to keep autism lawsuits from going to trial

    Disney fights to keep autism lawsuits from going to trial Article text: "Walt Disney Co. is fighting to stop trials for 30 lawsuits in which people with autism contend the parks didn’t accommodate their disabilities because they had to wait in line for rides. Disney filed a petition this week...
  11. Acting With Autism

    Acting With Autism

    Hello, my name is CoffeeCat777. This blog is basically just my journey as an actress with autism navigating the world of theatre while still trying to figure out the world itself.
    • CoffeeCat777
    • Blog
    • acting autism theatre
    • Blog entries: 1
  12. Faeth Silverwolf

    Faeth's Autistic Journey

    Well first I'd like to say hello to everyone. I'm 38 years old and have just been told by the group named North West Autism Center. Northwest Autism Center who had me do a questionare to see if I have Autism. On the test thingy you have Autism if you score 70 or higher I scored 192 on the test...
  13. Butterfly88

    New Phoenix apartments open for adults with autism

    New Phoenix apartments open for adults with autism I think the sound barriers are awesome, I want that.
  14. A

    Why are people so quick to make assumptions about us

    *sorry for any typos* So I've only been diagnosed with aspergers for a short time now so I havent had a lot of treatment yet and my social skills still need a lot of improvement. I'm terribly socially awkward, and don't know how to behave in social settings. My heart beats out of my chest, I...
  15. c4e461

    Have you experienced microaggressions?

    Hi – my name is Jolynn Haney. I am a member of AutismForums. As I explained in another post, I am a parent to an adult daughter who is on the spectrum. She has inspired me to do research that can be used to educate the public about autism, particularly about women on the spectrum, and to...
  16. Butterfly88

    'I Just Want My Baby Home.' Parents Search for Missing North Carolina 6-Year-Old With Autism

    'I Just Want My Baby Home.' Parents Search for Missing North Carolina 6-Year-Old With Autism I hope he is found soon.
  17. K

    Introducing... Kaily? Maybe?

    So iv been on forums for aspies before but i kinda disappeared and found this one so yay new aspy forum? I came here for a few reasons... My recurring reason will be that i want to start a youtube channel on aspergers/autism =] iv been sitting on it for a long time. been accumulating topics and...
  18. Emzical

    Autism and Art

    Hi, very interested in the link of creativity and autism. I'm looking to explore it in my thesis. Any contributions would be very appreciated. feel free to add your own comments and answer any or all the questions you wish. thank you!;):grinning: Do you think your autism influences your art...
  19. J

    I am confused by this lady's behavior.

    This person claims she is a "healer" and she is a Native American. She claims she is a family friend and have known us for years. She comes to my house and she works on me. I haven't seen her in several years and now during our session she accused me of being "angry" and she accused me of being...
  20. I

    Can you help me? Small research project into PARENTS!

    Hello everyone, Hopefully you can help me out, I am a student studying my bachelor degree, and currently doing a small research project about the parents of autistic children and whether there is enough support provided for these parents. This research has a real primary focus on the parents...
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