Mastodawn

"The number of autism diagnoses has sharply risen, especially among women and girls – largely because of a softening and broadening of how we define the condition."*

Softening and broadening?

Interesting wording.

#UtaFrith #AutismDiagnosis #ActuallyAutistic

Stephen Gutknecht May 3

#FWakeLegalFaith #FaithInLegal
#FWakeAutistic #Autistic #Autism #AutismDiagnosis
#AutismSpectrumDisorder #FWakeAutismSpectrumDisorder
#LegalFaith /\

CBC Montreal Apr 25

A conversation about the power of care with Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Siibii
Siibii, from the Cree Nation of Mistissini in Quebec, tells CBC's Nantali Indongo how a song about their struggle to navigate life helped their musical career take off. They also reflect on the role their autism diagnosis and non-binary identity played in fueling their success.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7177350?cmp=rss

Sarah

Apr 23

Random thought, as I continue to reflect on this recent autism diagnosis: what if I had been allowed to LIVE (be curious, be experimental, try things and fail) as a child growing up, instead of being forced to simply SURVIVE….? I know the situation and the time period I was in made that impossible… But it makes me both curious and sad.. 😔
#adultautism #AutismDiagnosis #autismacceptance #whoami

Stephen Gutknecht Apr 22

#Autism #Autistic #AutismAdvocate #AutismAdvocacy
#FWakeDiagnosis #FWakeAutismExperience #AutismExperience
#AutismDiagnosis

November 17, 2009 LONG AGO!

https://www.thetimes.com/world/us-world/article/scientists-identify-gene-that-influences-quality-of-persons-empathy-39qbhsmxhqn

"A gene that influences both the empathy people show towards others and their own responses to stress has been identified"

Here in USA, diagnosis is #Voodoo #Subjective and they do not do genetic tests for #HyperEmpathy

Scientists identify gene that influences quality of person’s empathy

A gene that influences both the empathy people show towards others and their own responses to stress has been identified, in research that could shed new light on human psychology and disorders such

The Times

Sarah

Apr 5

It’s official, y’all!!!!!…. And it’s so fitting that it’s Autism Acceptance Month!… Yesterday I received my official Autism diagnosis and went over the results and some recommendations with the doctor!!!

I knew for a long time I’ve always been different and autism seemed to explain it best; it’s not all in my head. But now I have official documentation and affirming support. 🥳

#autismacceptance #AutismDiagnosis #adultautism