Autistic Women Blog 2/7/2021 Originally posted on Spectrum Serotonin’s link to autism, explained Serotonin, the brain chemical best known for its link to depression, may also be involved in autism. Serotonin has many roles throughout the body, including in mood, sleep, appetite and sociability. In the intestines, it stimulates muscles involved in digestion; in theContinue reading “Autism and serotonin”
Category Archives: Testing/Treatment
Great article by Spectrum
BY GEORGIA LOCKWOOD-ESTRIN / 3 FEBRUARY 2021 Autism in girls: Jumping hurdles on the path to diagnosis An autism diagnosis can affect people in many different ways. For some, it can be negative and put up additional barriers to education and employment. For others, however, it can be positive and open the doors to the support that theyContinue reading “Great article by Spectrum”
Diagnosed in her 70’s
Autistic Women Blog 1/1/2021
A woman’s story of “thriving with autism and ADHD”
Autistic Women Blog 12/23/2020 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/dec/23/psychiatrist-diagnosed-autistic-adhd-adult-neurodivergent
Telling her story
Autistic Women Blog 12/6/2020 This is a testimony from a beautiful soul describing her life with autism and giving perspective of what it looks like in her mind. https://fb.watch/2dsaxmm-sN/
A lovely woman’s testimony on testing
Autistic Women Blog 12/1/2020
Article acknowledges “Moms of kids with autism may show subtle signs of the condition themselves”
Autism tantrums, aggressiveness, meltdowns, or distress
Autistic Women Blog 11/2/2020 I am not a doctor. Try any of the following at your own risk. These are just things I’ve tried and bits of information from others and what they have tried. There is no “one size fits all” treatment for autism. Each person is individual and has their own sensitivities. POTENTIALContinue reading “Autism tantrums, aggressiveness, meltdowns, or distress”
Personal account of going through ABA
Autistic Women Blog 10/29/2020 This interview is a really good watch. It gives a first hand account of going through ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) as a child. I know I learned a lot from watching it. I also appreciate some of the similarities I have with Jay Jay. She got me with the square pegContinue reading “Personal account of going through ABA”
Autism Help Hotline
Autistic Women Blog 10/18/2020 https://www.myautism.org/autism-help-hotline The Autism Help Hotline webpage says that they can help you find resources in your area from anywhere in the world. If you are having a hard time finding help, they may be able to help you. Reach out to them. The more information you have, the more you canContinue reading “Autism Help Hotline”
