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Autism

This April Is Autism Acceptance Month

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on April 6, 2023

The best way to embrace Autism Awareness Month this April is by learning to accept adults with autism.

The best way to embrace Autism Awareness Month this April is by learning to accept adults with autism.

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The Secret World of Imagination Hidden in Autism

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on March 21, 2023

Historically, professionals have regarded people and children with autism as lacking imagination. The opposite is true.

Historically, professionals have regarded people and children with autism as lacking imagination. The opposite is true.

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The New Language of Autism

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on March 15, 2023

Online communities of adults with autism are creating a new culture focused on empowerment. Here is some of the new language growing in these communities.

Online communities of adults with autism are creating a new culture focused on empowerment. Here is some of the new language growing in these communities.

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The Problem of Loneliness for People With Autism

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on March 1, 2023

Many with autism describe loneliness as a primary concern. Listening to them and prioritizing their voices may be the first step to helping.

Many with autism describe loneliness as a primary concern. Listening to them and prioritizing their voices may be the first step to helping.

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The Problematic Issue of Boundaries and Autism

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on January 14, 2023

Personal Perspective: Difficulties navigating the complex world of boundary setting can be devastating for people with autism.

Personal Perspective: Difficulties navigating the complex world of boundary setting can be devastating for people with autism.

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A Pop Culture Analysis of the 'Double Empathy Problem'

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on December 10, 2022

Pop culture may show a better way to deal with autism.

Pop culture may show a better way to deal with autism.

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"You Don't Seem Autistic to Me"

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on October 14, 2022

"You don't seem autistic" may seem like a harmless compliment, but it can be heartbreaking to those with autism.

"You don't seem autistic" may seem like a harmless compliment, but it can be heartbreaking to those with autism.

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Why Many People With Autism Dislike Functioning Labels

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on August 23, 2022

"Functioning" labels can either isolate and stigmatize people with autism or invalidate their difficulties.

"Functioning" labels can either isolate and stigmatize people with autism or invalidate their difficulties.

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At the Crossroads of Trauma and Autism

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on July 28, 2022

Adults with autism may have extraordinarily high rates of trauma. This co-occurrence needs to be part of the discussion of autism awareness.

Adults with autism may have extraordinarily high rates of trauma. This co-occurrence needs to be part of the discussion of autism awareness.

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Should April Be "Autism Acceptance Month"?

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on April 18, 2022

This year, we need to change the way we look at autism awareness.

This year, we need to change the way we look at autism awareness.

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Recognizing Autism in Females

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on March 31, 2022

Females usually receive autism diagnoses later than males, leaving them feeling lost. Knowing the signs can help them get the answers they need.

Females usually receive autism diagnoses later than males, leaving them feeling lost. Knowing the signs can help them get the answers they need.

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How Diagnosis Is Life-Changing for Women With Autism

Jessica L Penot LPC-S on March 18, 2022

Females often receive autism spectrum diagnoses late in life. An autistic therapist discusses how diagnosis helped her move from self-criticism to self-acceptance.

Females often receive autism spectrum diagnoses late in life. An autistic therapist discusses how diagnosis helped her move from self-criticism to self-acceptance.