Autism

Autism

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698 likes, 32 comments - tuesday.coaching on May 17, 2026: "Shout out to @blackspectrumscholar for opening up this important conversation on @embrace.autism and staying strong in the face of harassment. Please support their important, research-aligned work. @sienna.stims did a great job breaking down the “qualifications” aspect and @diversity_in_neurodiversity has the full event timeline and screenshots via the first two links in their Linktree. Want free assessments but don’t want to support Embrace Autism? Head to Novo Psych which hosts a large library of psych assessments at the link below https://novopsych.com/assessments/".
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1,071 likes, 21 comments - goddessmisfit on May 28, 2026: "This is such a big deal despite it taking place over social media. not just this, but her diagnoses must be claimed as “naturopathic” not medical or psychological. so her diagnoses aren’t really valid anyway. This isn’t the first time they’ve been under fire and it won’t be the last with their attitude. do better Natalie.".
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When we misread autistic people, it may not be a lack of empathy—it may be a mismatch. Guided by the Double Empathy Problem theory, research suggests that communication difficulties are often mutual rather than stemming from a one-sided "empathy deficit," in autistic people.
When we misread autistic people, it may not be a lack of empathy—it may be a mismatch. Guided by the Double Empathy Problem theory, research suggests that communication difficulties are often mutual rather than stemming from a one-sided "empathy deficit," in autistic people.
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When we misread autistic people, it may not be a lack of empathy—it may be a mismatch. Guided by the Double Empathy Problem theory, research suggests that communication difficulties are often mutual rather than stemming from a one-sided "empathy deficit," in autistic people.
Autism diagnoses rose sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The rise was driven overwhelmingly by diagnoses among girls and women. New study suggests that many of these girls and women may simply have gone unrecognized in the past.
Autism diagnoses rose sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The rise was driven overwhelmingly by diagnoses among girls and women. New study suggests that many of these girls and women may simply have gone unrecognized in the past.
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Autism diagnoses rose sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The rise was driven overwhelmingly by diagnoses among girls and women. New study suggests that many of these girls and women may simply have gone unrecognized in the past.
Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations, may play a role as well.
Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations, may play a role as well.
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Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations, may play a role as well.
Autistic and non-autistic people use similar strategies when learning about other’s preferences, but the unique preferences of autistic people make their likes and dislikes harder to predict. This explains common social misunderstandings without assuming that autistic people can’t read social cues.
Autistic and non-autistic people use similar strategies when learning about other’s preferences, but the unique preferences of autistic people make their likes and dislikes harder to predict. This explains common social misunderstandings without assuming that autistic people can’t read social cues.
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Autistic and non-autistic people use similar strategies when learning about other’s preferences, but the unique preferences of autistic people make their likes and dislikes harder to predict. This explains common social misunderstandings without assuming that autistic people can’t read social cues.
Sensory processing differences linked to sexual distress in autistic adults, which can lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. 33% of autistic adults reported impairments to sexual function (e.g., arousal, lubrication) and two-thirds of autistic women had sexuality-related personal distress.
Sensory processing differences linked to sexual distress in autistic adults, which can lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. 33% of autistic adults reported impairments to sexual function (e.g., arousal, lubrication) and two-thirds of autistic women had sexuality-related personal distress.
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Sensory processing differences linked to sexual distress in autistic adults, which can lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. 33% of autistic adults reported impairments to sexual function (e.g., arousal, lubrication) and two-thirds of autistic women had sexuality-related personal distress.
Study: "Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus"
Study: "Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus"
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Study: "Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus"
Study: "Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus"
Study: "Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus"
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Autistic Burnout, Regulation & Recovery
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Study: "Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus"