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Autism is a term used to denote a spectrum of sensory and information processing differences from what is considered neurotypical that usually develop (or become noticeable) by the age of two. These can vary from extremely severe symptoms that require constant support (such as nonverbal communication, extreme sensory sensitivity, and self-harming behaviors) to more minor—yet significant—variations, such as having difficulty interpreting nonverbal cues or metaphorical or idiomatic language; sensory sensitivities to specific sounds, tastes, or clothing; or a need to “stim” or produce repetitive sounds or motions in order to release distress or process intense emotion. While autistic people are capable of deep emotion, empathy, and human connection, they may not express themselves in ways that the larger culture expects them to, leading to misunderstanding and criticism. The best way to learn about and understand autism is to listen to what many #ActuallyAutistic voices are now sharing.

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Autism In Company - Social Strategies | Purple Ella

Autism in Company - social strategies. How do you manage different hats/roles in different situations? How to adapt your social style based on level of relationship and situation.

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The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain

ADHD. Dyslexia. Autism. The number of illness categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions on this “culture of disabilities.

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Getting an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

The shift toward greater awareness of autism means that people who did not get diagnosed in childhood may pursue diagnosis as adults.

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See the World through Her Asperger Eyes: Wendy Lampen at TEDxDelft

Wendy Lampen works as a lecturer for a university of applied sciences. She got diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome herself. Trained as a teacher in English, History and Ethics she later on worked with adolescents with autism in a school setting.

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Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders

From the award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, comes Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, a complete guide to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of preteens and teenagers with autistic disorders, ranging from the relatively mild Asperger’s Syndrome to more severe...

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Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood

There’s a saying in the community: “If you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person.” Virtually any generalization is going to be wrong.

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Attention Regulation: The Difference Between ADHD and Autism (Explaining The Neurodiversity Rainbow)

This video explains in pictures the difference between ADHD and autism and the neurodiversity rainbow.

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Asperger’s on the Job: Must-Have Advice for People with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates

Up to 85% of the Asperger’s population are without full-time employment, though many have above-average intelligence.

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The World Needs All Kinds of Minds | Temple Grandin

Autism activist Temple Grandin talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss.

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Temple Talks about Autism and Sensory Issues: The World’s Leading Expert on Autism Shares Her Advice and Experiences

Have you even wanted to talk to Temple about the sensory issues people with autism, Asperger’s, PDD, and Sensory Processing Disorder deal with? Here, in this handy reference book, Temple gives an overview of what it is like to have autism and sensory difficulties, tells how she overcame her...

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