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Part of the Women and Girls with Autism series.The first presentation in this series is by Dr. William Mandy, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at University College London. He shares his research into the characteristics of autism in females, the implications for diagnosis, and ways of improving recognition, with a focus on practical ways of improving clinical and educational practice
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Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Wellness of Teenage Girls and Women with ASD
Girls and women with autism are often hard to identify due to their polished rote social skills and internalized ASD characteristics. This presentation discusses clinical techniques to help support girls and women on the spectrum.
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Women and Girls with Autism - A new series of videos recorded at ACT's 2018 Focus on Research Conference.
ACT's 2018 Focus on Research Conference provided two days of fascinating insights into the complexities of identifying and treating women and girls with autism. Researchers are increasingly recognizing that autism affects women and girls differently than males. Delays in diagnosis are common, reducing access to services, with implications for long-term mental health and employment prospects.
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Why Focus on Women and Girls with ASD? ACT's 2018 Focus on Research Conference provided two days of fascinating insights into the complexities of identifying and treating women and girls wi...
How do women/girls go about getting a diagnosis if the suspect they are on the spectrum? So few practitioners see the nuances specific to those characteristics in women that place them on the spectrum. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
“We are largely dealing with uncharted territory. There is a shortage of research on older adults with ASD and a lack of viable plans for short-term and long-term care, even though this demographic is a growing population.”
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We hear a lot about autism, officially known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In fact some people believe there is an autism epidemic, though that claim is certainly con...If you are in Chilliwack or Surrey you may be interested in this upcoming “Night to Shine” event for people aged 14 and up who have disabilities.
WATCH: Giving the special needs community a Night to Shine - Surrey Now-Leader
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Global event offers people with special needs a full prom experience in Chilliwack, Surrey
As a mother that has 2 autistic children- normal prom might be hard for them. There might be to many people, the noise to loud and the room to dark. I haven't participated in this event yet as my twins are young. However, please consider this might have been created to fill the need a parent felt wasn't being met for their child. While I understand you feel this is separation and not inclusion- there isn't a school that doesn't invite a child to prom due to disability and say go to this night instead.. Also as it starts at 14- that's 4 years my children have to learn and practice skills to attend their own actual prom when the time comes... Not everything is so sinister...
How about you let the disabled kids (not "special needs") participate in the same prom as everybody else?
I do not like this idea in my mind this is a form of crisprperation it is used as a form to make non disabled people feel all warm and fuzzy about themselves this does not promote good inclusion it only promote segregation
Everything about this idea based on the article sounds super ableist. Kind of disappointed that you shared this, tbh!
I love this idea and am trying to get it going in my community. My daughter attends a small Center and will not get to attend a prom. There are many teenagers who will not experience prom and I believe there should be an opportunity for our kids to enjoy prom. 💕
“Kate wants to spread awareness about inclusion for people with disabilities and that is what she has done from the very start.”
Model with Down syndrome is major cosmetic brand's latest ambassador
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Kate Grant isn't letting Down syndrome hinder her dreams.Special Needs Community Events
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