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Should we rethink the notion of the Autism spec...

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The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different ways of referring to someone who is neurodivergent. Before 2013,...

Should we rethink the notion of the Autism spec...

Jaco de Goede

The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different ways of referring to someone who is neurodivergent. Before 2013,...

The challenges and opportunities of an adult au...

Jaco de Goede

If you’re parenting a child with autism, you may start to notice similar traits in yourself or your partner. It’s a common experience, and one that often leads to the...

The challenges and opportunities of an adult au...

Jaco de Goede

If you’re parenting a child with autism, you may start to notice similar traits in yourself or your partner. It’s a common experience, and one that often leads to the...

Updated Autism prevalence as reported by the CDC

Jaco de Goede

Last week, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) released new data showing that 1 in 31 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder — an increase...

Updated Autism prevalence as reported by the CDC

Jaco de Goede

Last week, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) released new data showing that 1 in 31 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder — an increase...

“AuDHD”: What does it mean to have both ADHD an...

Jaco de Goede

You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The term “AuDHD”  is being used on social media, with...

“AuDHD”: What does it mean to have both ADHD an...

Jaco de Goede

You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The term “AuDHD”  is being used on social media, with...

Autism Denial: How to Move on to Acceptance

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From Autism Parenting MagazineBy Jeremy Brown, 31 Jan 2025 “No, he can’t have autism.” “No one in our family has autism, so it’s impossible for him to have autism.” These...

Autism Denial: How to Move on to Acceptance

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From Autism Parenting MagazineBy Jeremy Brown, 31 Jan 2025 “No, he can’t have autism.” “No one in our family has autism, so it’s impossible for him to have autism.” These...

Autistic T-Rex Arms

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When I came across some of the multitude of videos circulating on social media about T-Rex arms and autism, I recognized the behaviour immediately: I sleep like this, and both...

Autistic T-Rex Arms

Jaco de Goede

When I came across some of the multitude of videos circulating on social media about T-Rex arms and autism, I recognized the behaviour immediately: I sleep like this, and both...