Meet My Autistic Brain What Autism Is and Why It Is Missed
Jan 18, 2021
Exploring the difficulties in diagnosing Asperger's in women and girls, the impact on social communication and the five senses. Traits associated with Asperger's syndrome include issues with eye contact, thinking in pictures, special interests, struggle with idioms, and motor skills deficits. Everyday challenges faced by individuals with AS, different forms of meltdowns, and missed diagnoses in women and girls. The lack of research and resources for girls with AS and the importance of understanding their unique experiences and sensory sensitivities.
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