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Friendships Pose Unique Challenges for Women on the Spectrum

By Liz Pellicano — 2017

Many autistic people have trouble making and keeping friends. This has led to the myth that they don’t want friends3. In reality, they long for friendships just like anyone else. But they face unique challenges in forming and maintaining them. Autistic women, in particular, may have difficulty interpreting the social subtleties friendships entail.

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Neurodivergence and the Politics of Self-Control

ADHD, Twice Exceptionality, and the Benefits of Intensity.

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The Limits of Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is a fresh way to see difference. Is it right for you?

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Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage

Many people with neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia have extraordinary skills, including in pattern recognition, memory, and mathematics. Yet they often struggle to fit the profiles sought by employers.

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