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An Inside View of Autism

By Temple Grandin

This page is written by Temple Grandin and describes her journey and challenges as a woman affected by autism. Temple outlines the support she received, discusses sensory and auditory difficulties, tactile problems, her squeeze machine and many other topics.

Read on www.iidc.indiana.edu

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Social Problems: Understanding Emotions and Developing Talents

I put a great deal of emphasis on employment because I see so many very intelligent people with autism and Asperger's syndrome without satisfying jobs. A satisfying profession made life have meaning for me. I am what I do and think instead of what I feel.

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Temple Grandin
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Untangling the Ties between Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Autism and OCD frequently accompany each other; scientists are studying both to understand how they differ

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Are Asperger’s Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder the Same?

While often confused, Asperger’s and social anxiety are different

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Arlin Cuncic
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Beyond Shyness: What to Know About Social Anxiety Disorder

Symptoms and causes of this common condition and how it’s treated

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Barbara Stepko
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Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

While many people with social anxiety disorder recognize that their fear of being around people may be excessive or unreasonable, they are unable to overcome it.

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Psychology Today Staff
2021
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What Is Social Anxiety?

In the age of the digital hermit, a psychologist explains what it means to avoid other people—and what to do about it.

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Olga Khazan
2015
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After Years of Debilitating Social Anxiety, a Special Tool Changed My Life

Unpacking the fear through CBT also involves learning how to realistically evaluate anxiety, become more emotionally resilient, and shift one’s attention in social settings to being fully present and engaged.

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Kristen Rogers
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Understanding the Causes of Social Anxiety Disorder

There is no single cause of SAD. In most people, the disorder is the result of a combination of factors.

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Arlin Cuncic
2021
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What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?

SAD is one of the most common mental disorders, with up to 13% of the general population experiencing symptoms at some point in their life.

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Arlin Cuncic
2022
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What Is Social Anxiety Disorder or Social Phobia?

Social anxiety disorder affects about 5.3 million people in the United States. Here’s how to know if your social silence has gone beyond shyness to a point where you need to see a doctor.

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WebMD staff
2021
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