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Self-Acceptance & autism

Below are the best resources we could find on Self-Acceptance and autism.

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Human Neurodiversity Should Be Celebrated, Not Treated as a Disorder | Op-Ed | NowThis

One in 59 children are identified with autism spectrum disorders and millions of children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S.—yet psychologist Devon MacEachron, PhD believes that there is too little attention given to enabling people with neurologically different minds.

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Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Compelling and witty, Liane Holliday Willey’s account of growing to adulthood as an undiagnosed ‘Aspie’ has been read by thousands of people on and off the autism spectrum since it was first published in 1999.

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Women with Autism: “Too Much and Not Enough”

Moving from camouflaging to self-acceptance.

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Neurodiverse Documentary (A Look Into the Lives of Adults with ADHD and Autism)

This was filmed during a pandemic and therefore all work was done remote.

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The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: How to Make Friends and Navigate Your Emotions

Social situations can feel mysterious or tricky to navigate―and if you are on the autism spectrum, they can feel overwhelming. The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum unlocks socialization secrets and helps you understand your feelings.

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How to Tell Your Family You’re Autistic // Q&A

How do you tell your friends and family that you are autistic?

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Coming Out Autistic

Transgender or gender-fluid people are more likely to be neurodivergent, and vice versa. Here’s what that’s like.

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Communication Styles, Counseling, and Neurodiversity

Communication is key to understanding and helping those who are neurodivergent.

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Gifted and 2e’s Place in the Neurodiversity Movement

“Neurodiversity” is an umbrella term encompassing a variety of atypical diagnoses. Where do the gifted and twice-exceptional communities fit into that landscape? What are we learning about neurodiverse people?

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The Stealth Nature of Dyslexia

Dr. Dan Peters joins Emily Kircher-Morris to talk about dyslexia, as well as dysgraphia, and dyscalculia; their indications, where to go for diagnosis, and ways to help your child adapt.

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