These autistic traits are often missed in women and girls. Autism in women and girls often presents differently than in their male counterparts, leading to frequent misdiagnosis or late identification. Societal expectations and gender norms play a significant role in shaping how autistic traits manifest and are perceived. Here we explore 18 signs of autismRead More| A Conscious Rethink
1. “You don’t look autistic.” Ah, the classic “You don’t look autistic.” How do you expect an autistic person to look? Should they be carrying a flashing sign? Autism affects each person differently. There’s no one-size-fits-all “look.” There’s a well-known expression that goes, “Once you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person.” SoRead More| A Conscious Rethink
For many individuals, the journey to understanding their neurodivergent identity takes unnecessarily long, winding through misdiagnoses and confusion. Or worse still, it doesn’t happen at all, leaving them feeling different, misunderstood, incompetent, or like they’re failing at life. AuDHD—the co-occurrence of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—represents a unique neurological intersection that frequently eludes detectionRead More| A Conscious Rethink
Making eye contact makes me feel uncomfortable. And I’m not alone. This seemingly simple social convention can trigger profound discomfort, anxiety, and even physical pain in some. When I’m talking to people, I look off to the side, and when they are talking to me I either look at their lips or position myself parallelRead More| A Conscious Rethink
