Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome In Australia, approximately 1 in 100 children are born with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). ASC is a recently defined lifelong developmental condition and affects people regardless, of age, colour, race or socio-economic status. It is now referred to as a spectrum condition, meaning that … Continue reading Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome
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Aspienwomen: Moving towards an Adult Female Profile of Autism/Asperger Syndrome/Neurodivergence
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Moving Towards A Female Profile: The Unique Characteristics, Abilities and Talents of Young Girls and Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome or Autism
The following list is an official screening document consisting of the unique characteristics and traits of young girls and teenagers with Asperger Syndrome, or High Functioning Autism. This list comes from the many young females I have worked with over the years and currently work with. I have assessed, observed, diagnosed and worked with thousands … Continue reading Moving Towards A Female Profile: The Unique Characteristics, Abilities and Talents of Young Girls and Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome or Autism
Label this: The Importance of Diagnosis
I am often asked about ‘label’s’ and ‘diagnoses’. Usually, I am asked certain questions not unlike the following: Why get a diagnosis/label? How will a ‘label’ help me or my child?First, the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome is valuable information, for the school involved, the individual, their parents, family members and friends. In terms of the individual, knowledge … Continue reading Label this: The Importance of Diagnosis