Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

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Life as a Girl With Autism - 5 Things You Need to Know Are you a girl who's been diagnosed with autism or thinks they may be on the spectrum but doesn't fit into the box of a typical 'autistic person' commonly prese

Don't miss Becca's workshop!! She's FANTASTIC!

If you are on the autism spectrum, a parent of a child on the spectrum, or someone just needing some extra support in these uncertain and difficult times, I am available for secure, HIPAA compliant telepsychology sessions. Many states have waived / relaxed licensing requirements during this time. Email [email protected] for more information. Stay safe, be well, be healthy, care for yourself and others. 💕

Felicity House is amazing!

Inside Felicity House, where women with autism find a sisterhood Felicity House in New York City opened in 2015 to offer women with autism a place to come together and feel comfortable. Meet its executive director, Beth Finkelstein, and see how this community is making a difference.

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Still haven't read Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism? What are you waiting for?

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And... she has autism. Amazing young woman!

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is Time's 2019 Person of the Year The 16-year-old climate activist from Sweden is Thunberg is the magazine's youngest choice ever to be named Person of the Year.

Is my autism a superpower? Greta Thunberg, Chris Packham, Jack Monroe and others credit their Asperger’s with giving them the focus to get things done. Here, poet, writer and ‘autist’ Joanne Limburg wonders if the condition has helped her, too

Autism Tennessee is very proud to announce the launch of our new FB group, the "AutismTN Sexual Identity & Inclusion Alliance" in support of the growing number of individuals with ASD (ages 18+) who identify as non-heterosexual! You may read more about the group further below.

To request to join this group, you must:

1. Be a person over the age of 18 who is impacted by Autism. If under age 18, we will direct you to appropriate resources for support.
2. Identify as non-heterosexual, OR be a strong ally (but must have Autism as well) who is present for the purpose of furthering the goals and best interests of the group
3. Send PM to AutismTN that you wish to join; after which you will be contacted by a SIIA group admin and vetted before receiving a private invitation

Who we are:

We are an invitation-only, SECRET group (this setting will NEVER be changed to a closed or public group) focused on supporting the unique needs of non-heterosexual/LGBTQ+ individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders who are over the age of 18. This group has been created BY individuals with Autism specifically FOR individuals with Autism, and is moderated by individuals with Autism.

Supporting allies who are also on the on Autism Spectrum and wish to help further the goals of the group are also welcomed here.

What we are about:
1. Positivity
2. Inclusion/Diversity
3. Safety/Protecting our Members
4. Education/Resource-sharing
5. Conversation/Discussion
6. Celebration & FUN!

What we are NOT:
1. A dating site
2. A place where privacy is violated
3. A political platform
4. A place for lewd or illegal activity