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Not available November 14? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is likely influenced by the connection between the gut microbiome and the brain, starting from early development.

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An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin

She was named a hero in Time magazine’s list of Most Influential People in the World. HBO made a Golden Globe-winning movie about her life. She is an author, scientist, professor, and mentor.Temple Grandin sat down recently with ADDitude for a candid conversation about growing up autistic in the 1950s and 1960s, and how society today can ignite and encourage brilliant, neurodivergent minds.Q: You say that you think primarily in pictures. You are an object visualizer, while visual-spatial minds think in patterns, and language thinkers feast on words. How is our education system today failing different thinkers?Educators are pushing algebra because they think it’s a prerequisite to logical thinking.

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Live Webinar on August 1: An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin – Autism Expert, Author, and Scientist

Not available August 1? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Temple Grandin, Ph.D., a prominent author, scientist, and esteemed professor at Colorado State University, will talk about her journey growing up with autism in an era when children were routinely institutionalized following a diagnosis — and what helped her to follow her passions to world renown.

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“Forget ‘New Year, New Me.’ Here’s to ‘New Year, Real Me.’”

It’s that time of year again when the world screams, “New year, new you!”Every January, without fail, we are inundated with messages about transforming our apparent less-than-optimal selves into something better. (“Shrink your waistline in 30 days,” and “Power up your mental health with these protein shakes,” read the subject lines in my inbox, to name a few.)I have been trying to create a “new” me for most of my life. The “old” me, according to most, was too quiet, too intense, too awkward, too sensitive, and too focused.

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The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Symptoms of Autism in Adults

Watch the Webinar Replay: “Could I Be on the Autism Spectrum?” The Adults’ Guide to Pursuing an Accurate ASD DiagnosisBefore receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), many adults are misdiagnosed with a variety of conditions, according to the Asperger/Autism Network. These misdiagnoses stem, in part, from widespread unfamiliarity with the signs and symptoms of autism in adults, particularly those who were never evaluated or diagnosed in childhood.Though it’s true ASD may present alongside other comorbid or coexisting conditions, these ancillary diagnoses are not always relevant or helpful, as many symptoms are better explained by the diagnosis of ASD.The following are symptoms or characteristics of ASD commonly (and mistakenly) attributed to other conditions:[Self-Test: Could You Have Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder?]ASD is a spectrum disorder, meaning symptoms can range from mild to severe.

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PMDD, Autism, and ADHD: The Hushed Comorbidity

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a hormonal health condition that causes clinically significant and impairing depression, anxiety, mood swings, and uncomfortable physical symptoms in the week leading up to menses, the onset of a period. PMDD symptoms improve following menses and are minimal, if not absent, in the weeks following. PMDD disproportionately affects people with autism and ADHD.

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“Twice Exceptional Is a Cruel Double-Edged Sword”

Twice exceptional children are the ones on both ends of the curve at the same time: gifted, but also challenged.Since my introduction to the term, I’ve learned that every member of my extended family, myself included, is twice exceptional. We have high IQs, but also ADHD and/or autism. There are areas in which we excel, which led to our identification as gifted at a young age.

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Stop Fighting Your Child’s Neurodiversity: A Step-by-Step Plan for Parents in Diagnosis Denial

ADHD or ADD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, sensory processing disorder, or any other hallmark of neurodiversity – changed that, for you and your child.Most literature about neurodiverse children tells parents how to help their kids thrive. What’s missing: advice for how we, as parents, can thrive when raising a child who differs from the mental picture we painted before her birth.

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“We’re Raising a Cat in a Dog World”

[Get This Free Download: 13-Step Guide to Raising a Child with ADHD]I’ve used the cat-dog metaphor to describe what it’s like to raise my son, who is gifted with ADHD and autistic PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance). The latter is a term increasingly used to describe autistic children who exhibit extreme resistance to demands and requests, no matter how big or small, even if the demands are of obvious benefit and interest to them.PDA means that, for my son, compliance is impossible.

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“Could I Be Autistic, Too?” Signs of Autism in Women with ADHD

autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Why? The reasons are similar: Women are socialized to mask their autistic traits, and even when they don’t succeed in hiding the signs, autism is perceived by many as an exclusively male condition. The older an autistic woman gets without a formal diagnosis, the more likely clinicians are to be skeptical when she seeks an autism evaluation.

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Q: How Can I Get Evaluated for Autism as an Adult?

Q: “Where can I go to get evaluated for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis as an adult? What type of professional or specialist performs an adult autism diagnosis, and what does the process typically look like? What credentials and qualifications matter most?”Finding a qualified provider to evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult autism is difficult, as many individuals on the spectrum know far too well.That said, the first step toward seeking an adult autism diagnosis is to find an expert – a psychologist or a psychiatrist – who specializes in diagnosing ASD.

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ADHD and Adult Autism: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Interventions for Both

Autism is broadly characterized by persistent challenges in social communication and social interaction, as well as the presence of repetitive behaviors. Full diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder are outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-5).

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Live Webinar on May 26: The Missed Diagnosis: ADHD and Autism in Smart Kids and Adults

Not available May 26? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.When very smart kids or adults chronically underperform in school, work, or social interactions, it is often assumed that they are bored, lazy, or uncaring.

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Live Webinar on May 11: Do I Have Autism? ADHD? Both? An Adult’s Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Not available May 11? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.ADHD is one of the most common co-occurring conditions for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Live Webinar on May 26: The Missed Diagnosis: ADHD and Autism in Smart Kids and Adults

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Live Webinar on May 11: Do I Have Autism? ADHD? Both? An Adult’s Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

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Autism Resources for Uncertain Times: Pandemic Coping Skills for Adults with ASD

adults with autism, for whom change and disruptions in routine may be downright traumatic. Coping skills are absolutely necessary — for enduring these times without enduring undue emotional and psychological pain.Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should use the following strategies (many suitable for adults with ADHD and other conditions as well) and autism resources to focus on two main areas: maintaining routines and prioritizing self-care.When you are no longer physically leaving home for school or work, what adjustments can you make to continue and guard your routines as much as possible?Your pre-pandemic schedule likely required you to wake up, eat breakfast, shower, and then leave the home at a certain time for work.

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What Are the Signs of Autism in Adults?

Autism Society. Signs of autism present themselves in each person in a different way.

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