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What I Wish I Knew When I Was Young

About this Event The Regional Autism Advisory Council is hosting a virtual event for professionals and family members as well as individuals with disabilities. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EST Below is a description of the purpose of this event as well as some […]

Gender stereotypes have made us horrible at recognizing autism in women and girls

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October 12, 2016 By Matthew Rozsa Despite the stats being slightly outdated, it’s still true today! In August, the National Autistic Society called on medical professionals to change the way they diagnose women and girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Ever since the term autism was first coined by Hans Asperger in 1944, it has remained predominantly, if anecdotally, associated with men […]