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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...
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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...
Effective Autism Diagnosis: - heyasd.com
Effective Autism Diagnosis:
Learn about effective autism diagnosis, recognizing early signs, and the benefits of professional evaluations. Read more...
Sensory Integration Activities for Teens with ASD - heyasd.com
Sensory Integration Activities for Teens with ASD
Discover sensory activities for autistic teens to enhance integration, reduce anxiety, and improve daily life. Read more...
Autism Diagnosis: Exploring Assessment Centers - heyasd.com
Autism Diagnosis: Exploring Assessment Centers
Explore autism diagnosis, assessment centers, early intervention benefits, and support for individuals and families. Read more...
Autism Diagnosis: Beyond the Medical Evaluation - heyasd.com
Autism Diagnosis: Beyond the Medical Evaluation
Explore autism diagnosis beyond medical evaluations, covering early intervention, school-based assessments, and support systems. Read more...
Autism Diagnosis and the Importance of Early Intervention Services - heyasd.com
Autism Diagnosis and the Importance of Early Intervention Services
Explore the importance of early autism diagnosis and intervention services for improved developmental outcomes. Read more...
Autism and Intellectual Disability: Understanding the Overlap and the Difference
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...
Cultural Considerations in Autism Diagnosis - heyasd.com
Cultural Considerations in Autism Diagnosis
Explore how cultural norms impact autism diagnosis, expression, and intervention across diverse communities. Read more...
Autism Diagnosis in Children with Speech Delays - heyasd.com
Autism Diagnosis in Children with Speech Delays
Explore the link between speech delays and autism in children, diagnostic challenges, and early intervention strategies. Read more...
DSM-5 Autism Criteria Explained: A Guide to ASD Diagnosis
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...
Diagnosing Autism in Adolescents - heyasd.com
Diagnosing Autism in Adolescents
Explore the signs, diagnostic process, and challenges of diagnosing autism in adolescents. Learn about support strategies. Read more...

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