Public conversations about autism can be deeply personal. Families, autistic individuals, educators, and healthcare providers are all touched by how society views autism. Unfortunately, when influential figures make misleading claims, the ripple effects can be […]
Many neurodivergent individuals also have an eating disorder. Being neurodivergent may impact someone experience of an eating disorder profoundly. This Eating Disorders Awareness Week I’m hoping to raise awareness of the complex needs of those […]
Until recently autism has been viewed as a male disorder and even, for a short period an “extreme male brain” theory was used to understand the disorder. However, as more understanding is developed, research is finding that autistic females tend to be able to camouflage their symptoms of autism and use compensatory behaviours that mask their social challenges.
