ASD

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Autistic Burnout: Why It Happens and How to Prevent a Full Shutdown

ASD, Aspergers, Autism |

Autistic burnout is a real challenge faced by many kids and adults on the autism spectrum, including both children and adults. It’s a state of exhaustion—feeling completely drained physically, emotionally, and mentally—triggered by overwhelming environmental demands. Autistic burnout often leads to a shutdown state, which can be hard to come back from. The Sachs Center […]

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Autistic women

Autistic women are often misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Here are 4 ways to spot the difference

ADD & ADHD, ASD, Aspergers, Autism |

Many women are misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder, instead of the correct diagnosis of Autism. This is due to the similarity of the two diagnoses and the undereducation of Autism in women by the medical establishment. Autistic women can be misdiagnosed as borderline personality disorder. Both conditions can share symptoms such as mood swings or

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Monotropism Questionnair

Exploring the Monotropism Questionnaire: Cognitive Focus Guide

ASD, Autism |

The pursuit of understanding cognitive functioning in the context of autism has been a continuous journey. In recent years, “monotropism” has been gaining attention. A group of autistic adults began a quest for a novel measure called the Monotropism Questionnaire to delve deeper into this fascinating phenomenon. This 47-item questionnaire is a unique way to study monotropism,

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Explained by a Psychologist: Asperger’s or Autism – What’s the Deal?

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In the past few years, the term Aspergers has been removed from psychologists’ diagnostic language. Why was this? Do we still use the term? Is it Asperger’s or Autism? What’s the deal? What is (Was) Asperger’s? Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects social interaction and communication. It is

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Social Anxiety in Adults with Autism

ADD & ADHD, ASD, Aspergers |

Neuroimaging studies show that a person’s amygdala, a part of the brain responsible for emotional memories, is associated with social anxiety disorders. Lifestyle treatments and alternative therapies for individuals with autism can help manage anxiety symptoms. However, learning the causes and triggers of a person’s anxious behavior is crucial in prescribing appropriate treatment plans for

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