@the.truth.doctor: Four uncommonly known signs of autism in young girls: 1. Internalizing Behaviors: Instead of acting out physically, girls with autism might internalize their struggles, leading to issues like anxiety or substance use. These internal struggles can overshadow the underlying signs of autism. 2. Sophisticated Vocabulary: Some autistic girls develop an extensive vocabulary at a young age and may be quite verbal, which can mask difficulties with everyday social communication and the pragmatic use of language. 3. Difficulty with Unstructured Social Play: While they may engage in imaginative play, some autistic girls can find unstructured social interactions challenging. They may prefer activities with clear rules or guidelines and struggle with the unpredictable nature of free play with peers. 4. Sensory Sensitivities: Sensory issues might be more subtle in girls. They may have specific and less recognized sensory preferences or aversions, such as discomfort with certain clothing textures, sounds, or foods, which might not be immediately linked to autism. I was formally diagnosed as autistic at age 32, ten years after my BPD diagnosis. I highly encourage early assessment if and whenever possible ❤️ #MentalHealth #therapy #therapist #wellness #ASD #autisminwomen #autismingirls #adhd #autism #latediagnosedautistic #autistic
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Wednesday 03 January 2024 14:27:27 GMT
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Diamond Mothers Differently :
My son has autism. It wasn’t until I began growing in knowledge while raising him that I realized I can personally relate to many things he experiences
2024-08-26 01:22:57
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UrMom’sChestHair *Resilience* :
I was just telling my friend, I learned to mask for so long that it’s exhausting just trying to stop myself from doing it. I’m so tired
2024-01-05 02:50:04
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colbilenorareads :
How do you get people to take you seriously? I’ve been researching this and I feel like ppl don’t understand/think I’m just anxious? Do you think—-
2024-01-05 18:28:33
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Laylan 🍉 :
I’m undiagnosed at the moment, but if what I think is true, and that I am autistic, my whole life wasn’t me just being lazy or a failure 😞
2024-01-22 17:31:50
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Emily Marek :
Late diagnosed recently at 38 🫶🏻🥺☮️
2024-01-03 23:38:42
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Ang🖤📚 :
I’m not diagnosed but I have been thinking as if I were and A LOT of stuff makes sense
2024-01-04 22:59:56
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Kayla Sullivan :
Your caption fits my daughter to a T, but she’s so good at masking it no one sees it but me. 😭
2024-01-04 00:51:09
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Barbie Elton :
How do I go about asking to be tested? Do I just tell my doctor I wanna get checked for it
2024-01-04 19:19:19
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D Crowe :
All the things that finally make sense, and all the negative self talk that gets negated. Full body Goosebumps just thinking about it. Thank You!
2024-01-10 20:05:17
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birdieSF21 :
This is an excellent way to describe it. I can see underwater now. Things finally make sense. What hurts is how much time it took. 🥺
2024-01-04 19:29:36
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FunCarpet :
Did the BPD diagnosis still ‘stick’ after your autism diagnosis? Or were those symptoms actually signs of autism?
2024-01-04 12:12:09
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☆Autumn★ :
What symptoms did you have that led to your diagnosis? A lot of people think I have some sort of neurodiversity, but I have really bad anxiety so it's
2024-01-03 15:15:53
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Joyous :
Is it true some symptoms of autism can be diagnosed as depression?
2024-01-03 16:03:42
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Hey_girl_its_Jess 🆓🇺🇸🆘 :
Sent to my daughter who was just diagnosed at 20. ❤️
2024-01-04 00:19:59
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edithlemery :
Thank you so much for this 💙
2024-01-08 19:49:28
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Wilson Wilson :
This is really painfully beautiful. Dx at 37. I get it. 🥲
2024-01-04 02:06:35
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Manda Rae :
Thanks for giving me a beautiful thought to hold to when it gets so suffocating and loud. ❤️
2024-01-11 04:20:01
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Elise :
What about for boys? My son 14 and we just got a late diagnosis after years of treating the wrong diagnosis 🥺
2024-01-21 18:02:15
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bethhall315 :
I think I was misdiagnosed as bpd when I might be autistic. it's 650 just to get through the doors of the therapist. what am I supposed to do
2024-06-25 13:33:30
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Jax :
So relatable! My autism diagnosis FIXED everything for me! It’s really difficult to explain. It’s like it finally stabilized the rocky boat I was on.
2024-01-10 15:35:20
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Kyliegh Madison O’Hara :
The day I realized I cried…All those times people were mean to me and I wonder why or how…I was different but in a way where all I could do was hug myself😭🫶🏼
2024-06-30 12:09:25
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Nae Booker :
I think I am autistic but not sure how to see if I am I just found out I was bipolar
2024-01-04 06:57:23
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Redaid :
I haven’t seen you in my feed in forever!!! On of my longest followed accounts and I’ve missed you♥️currently awaiting my results at 35.
2024-01-04 19:40:18
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Mrs.Gloworm :
omg... 🤯
2024-01-04 06:11:30
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