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10 signs and symptoms of autism in girls

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...
Los Angeles Times

Behind his smile, a silent crisis: Parents seek answers after autistic son’s suicide

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth face significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide than non-autistic ...
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7 Clues I Was Autistic As A Kid That Were Missed Because It Was The '80s

In retrospect, it’s so obvious that I was autistic when I was a kid. But because I was a little girl in the 70s and 80s, no one picked up on the fact; they just called me weird and intense and ...

A caring approach to autism

COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD FINALISTLa Trobe UniveristyCommunity first: centring autistic voices at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre ...