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Autistic Insights Series
Lara Schaeffer began the Autistic Insights series in early 2024 through her profile on LinkedIn. She has been an active advocate and...
Lara Schaeffer to Moderate at World Autism Awareness Day 2024
Lara Schaeffer will serve as Moderator for the panel from North America and the Caribbean. Key Takeaways: Celebrating and Championing...
Restricted Behavior: Beyond Rigid Routines, Discovering Unseen Wonders
Key Takeaways: Restricted behavior in autism, often characterized by monotropisms, special interests, sensory sensitivities, and love of...
ADHD and Autism in Women: Unveiling Hidden Connections
When in a crowd, how easy is it to pick out the silent figures, the withdrawn wallflowers observing from the outskirts? The reality is...
Repetitive Behavior Autism: What It Is, Why It Happens, and Why It Is Often Not a Problem
Key Takeaways: Repetitive behavior autism is one of the core features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and affects many autistic people...
PDA Autism: Demystifying a Hidden Piece of the Spectrum
Key Takeaways: PDA Autism (Persistent Demand Avoidance/Drive for Autonomy) is a distinct profile within the autistic spectrum,...
Understanding Autism Therapy: A Personal Journey
Key Takeaways: Autism therapy refers to ways to help reduce stress and distress in autistic individuals. Autism therapy is evolving...
Autism Acceptance: Why Society Needs to Be More Informed and Inclusive
Autism acceptance is not just a slogan or a hashtag. It is a vital and urgent need for millions of autistic people around the world who...
Should You Seek Out a Late Autism Diagnosis?
Understanding Late Autism Diagnosis: Late autism diagnosis is a term that refers to people who are diagnosed with autism spectrum...
What is Autism Discovery, and How Can It Help You?
Imagine a world where being autistic is as normal and accepted as having red hair or being good at sports. A world where autistic people...
Autism in Females: Unmasking the Misunderstood Reality and Urgent Need for Awareness
Revisiting Expectations of Autism in Females: The expectations of how autism in females presents need to be revisited, reframed, and...
How My Autistic Life Experience Inspires Me to Help Others
The Photo That Captured My Autistic Life Experience Being an autistic individual means a life full of discovery, challenges, and wonder....
How the Neurodiversity Movement Can Change the World
What is Neurodiversity and Why Does It Matter? The neurodiversity movement is a powerful force for social change that aims to promote the...
How Autistic Expression Differs from Non-Autistic Expression
The Problem with Telling an Autistic Person to “SMILE!” You may think it is a harmless request: Smile! You may think you are expressing...
How Neurodivergent Teens Can Thrive Socially in a Neurotypical World
How Neurodivergent Teens Can Thrive Socially in a Neurotypical World: The teenage years are a time of great change and challenge for...
How a Late Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Changes Everything
When we think of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), we often think of children who are diagnosed early in life and receive support and...
How Lara Schaeffer Helps Adults Discover Their ASD
What is ASD and Why is it Hard to Detect in Adults? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex and diverse condition that affects how...
How Autism Discovery Can Make a Difference; Lara Schaeffer on Instagram
Hello, I’m Lara Schaeffer, an autistic teacher and mentor for autistic people, especially those who discovered their autism after...
Discovering My Autistic Identity: A Personal Journey
Lara Schaeffer's Path to Understanding Her Autistic Identity: I'm Lara Schaeffer, an advocate for autistic identity, and I'd like to...
Neurodivergent Masking: What It Is, Why It Happens, and Why It Should Be Discouraged
The Basics of Masking and Why Neurodivergent Individuals Should Be Encouraged to Stop: Masking is a term that describes the behavior of...
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