Why autism is often missed in women and girls | Kate Kahle
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The Importance of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is not a disease and it can't be cured. It's a neurodivergency, which means that the autistic brain works differently than the neurotypical brain. When people use the term Asperger syndrome, they're unknowingly reinforcing the idea that autistic people have no value to society. This is why I prefer my disorder be referred to as autism spectrum disorder or autism instead of Asperger Syndrome.
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