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Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy: Understanding Asperger Perspectives by Paula Jacobsen

People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) understand and respond to the world in a very different way from people without this condition. The challenge for psychotherapists working with Asperger clients lies in setting aside their own preconceptions and learning to understand their client's perspective.

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Support the #actuallyautistic people who may have been diagnosed as something different, but are now realizing "No, I'm just autistic."

They might have been diagnosed as #PDDNOS or #aspergersyndrome for various reasons, but later realized they're autistic.

Let's play a game, to help some of the newcomers make connections: name subjects and topics that interest you but aren't in your profile, as tags so they are searchable. Then boost this post or repeat its instructions so others know to do the same.
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Here are some of my pet #hashtags:

#sustainability
#gardening
#urbanagriculture
#foodproduction
#ediblegardens
#climatechange
#ADHD
#Autism
#Aspergersyndrome
#INFJ
#adventuring
#communityresilience
#FirstNationsCulture

DSM-5 revision tweaks autism entry for clarity | Spectrum | Autism Research News

Two new words and a text swap in the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic “bible” are unlikely to have an effect on clinical practice, according to experts.

Spectrum | Autism Research News
Autistic people challenge preconceived ideas about rationality | Psyche Ideas

While cognitive biases commonly sway decision-making, Autistic people might be less susceptible to such biases

Psyche