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What to Do First After Your Autism Diagnosis (For Adults) - HeyASD
What to Do First After Your Autism Diagnosis (For Adults)
A diagnosis in adulthood can feel like relief and grief at the same time. This guide meets you in the “after” moment, validating what you feel, naming what’s normal, and... Read more...
Autism Assessments for Adults: Finding Clarity, Validation, and Self-Understanding - heyasd.com
Autism Assessments for Adults: Finding Clarity, Validation, and Self-Understanding
Many adults reach a moment in life when everything starts to make sense. This guide explores how autism assessments work for adults — from early reflections to formal diagnosis —... Read more...
Am I Autistic? A Gentle Guide for Adults Exploring Identity & Self-Understanding - heyasd.com
Am I Autistic? A Gentle Guide for Adults Exploring Identity & Self-Understanding
Many autistic adults aren’t diagnosed until later in life, if at all. This gentle, affirming guide offers signs, reflection questions, and sensory support to help you better understand yourself. Read more...
Both Sides Now: Joni Mitchell’s Song, Meaning & Autistic Reflections - heyasd.com
Both Sides Now: Joni Mitchell’s Song, Meaning & Autistic Reflections
Clouds are more than shapes in the sky. They’re feather canyons and ice cream castles, shifting illusions of what life could be. For late-diagnosed autistic adults, they’re also memory: years... Read more...
Autism and Intellectual Disability: Understanding the Overlap and the Difference - heyasd.com
Autism and Intellectual Disability: Understanding the Overlap and the Difference
Autism and intellectual disability often overlap but are not the same. This guide explains the key differences, how they coexist, and why understanding both matters for meaningful support and dignity.... Read more...
DSM-5 Autism Criteria Explained: A Guide to ASD Diagnosis - heyasd.com
DSM-5 Autism Criteria Explained: A Guide to ASD Diagnosis
Explore the DSM-5 criteria for autism diagnosis, its importance, and the role of clinicians in accurate identification. Read more...
Sensory-Friendly Movie Screenings: Autism & Inclusive Cinema Explained - heyasd.com
Sensory-Friendly Movie Screenings: Autism & Inclusive Cinema Explained
From lowered sound to relaxed rules, sensory-friendly screenings make cinema accessible and enjoyable for autistic people. Learn how theaters worldwide are embracing inclusion. Read more...
Autism Disclosure: What You Should Know Before Sharing Your Diagnosis - heyasd.com
Autism Disclosure: What You Should Know Before Sharing Your Diagnosis
Autism Disclosure 101: Learn the benefits, risks, and considerations when disclosing your autism diagnosis. Make an informed decision that's right for you. Read more...
Late Autism Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide for Autistic Adults - heyasd.com
Late Autism Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide for Autistic Adults
Late diagnosis doesn’t make you “late.” This neuro‑affirming guide (created by autistic adults) covers adult traits, why diagnosis is missed, how to get assessed, workplace rights, sleep and burnout support,... Read more...
What is ASD? Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & More - heyasd.com
What is ASD? Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & More
Learn all about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in this comprehensive guide. Understand the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more. Read more...
Autism Diagnosis in Adults: What to Expect - heyasd.com
Autism Diagnosis in Adults: What to Expect
Learn what happens when you get an autism diagnosis as an adult and how to access resources and support. Read more...

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