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Hiding Behind Autism: When Health Conditions Are Masked

May 12, 2024

Between sensory differences, dysregulation, Spoons, burnout, and many other aspects of being autistic, the symptoms of many other health conditions in autistic people are frequently masked. Add to this the further complication of many autistic people experiencing and/or communicating pain or discomfort in non-neurotypical ways, and many autistic people go misdiagnosed – and thus untreated – for many treatable conditions. They suffer needlessly. International May 12th Awareness Day May 12th is the International Awareness Day[…]

Q&A: Which Health Professionals for Support?

March 14, 2023

Q. What health professionals do I need to support my neurodivergent child? Mum of boy aged 5-8 A. Neurodivergent people benefit from the support of a number of health professionals. I strongly discourage jumping headfirst into this potential support. Assessment and confirmation (“diagnosis”) If your child is undiagnosed, and you believe/suspect they might be neurodivergent, your first step is your GP. This in itself is not always an easy approach. You may well experience dismissal[…]

Q&A: Are There Clear Assessment Pathways for Females?

March 9, 2023

Q. Are there any clear pathways for clinical assessments for neurodivergence for females? I have found this area lacking and a lack of knowledge amongst health professionals generally. Mum of girl aged 5-8 A. I had to sit with this question for quite some time to be able to answer it without getting too fired up. As an Adult As someone who grew up (went to uni, travelled, built a career, got married, had kids,[…]