Autism News InternationalMar 14, 2023
How can perseverative thoughts be lessened?

https://autismawarenesscentre.com/how-can-perseverative-thoughts-be-lessened/

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How can perseverative thoughts be lessened? - Autism Awareness

Perseveration is when a person has repetitive thoughts and dwells on negative incidents, causing them to become “stuck”. Perseverative thoughts can happen because a person may be trying to manage stress, process information, shift attention, can’t stop thinking about certain things, or can’t control behaviors. This kind of thinking, or looping thoughts, is not done consciously or on purpose. It…

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Autism News InternationalFeb 15, 2023
How can we recognize depression in autistic individuals and find the support they need?

https://autismawarenesscentre.com/how-can-we-recognize-depression-in-autistic-individuals-and-find-the-support-they-need/

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How can we recognize depression in autistic individuals and find the support they need? - Autism Awareness

While depression is a mental health condition that can affect anyone, autistic individuals are 4 times more likely than the general population to experience depression. Research suggests that up to half of all autistic people will be depressed at some point in their lives. Depression should not be ignored and is treatable with the right support. If you or someone…

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Autism News InternationalNov 30, 2022
How do autistic girls present differently than boys?

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How do autistic girls present differently than boys? - Autism Awareness

It is becoming more acknowledged and recognized that girls on the autism spectrum present differently than boys do. The diagnostic ratio has been 3 boys to every 1 girl diagnosed, but is this a true representation of the female population? Autistic females are not being diagnosed due to their differences in presentation, and on average are diagnosed 2 – 3…

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