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Late Diagnosis There is no clinically set criteria for being late diagnosed, but it usually refers to people beyond their teenage years.
Limerance is a state of intense infatuation or obsessive attraction towards another person, characterised by intrusive thoughts, a strong desire for reciprocation, and a feeling of emotional dependence. It's often described as an overwhelming and uncontrollable feeling of longing for emotional reciprocation from the "limerent object" (LO), who is frequently idealised.
Given our ability to hyper-focus, it comes as no surprise we also have Limerance.
Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerence
Think teenage crush, now multiply it by 100.
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Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Meltdown An autistic meltdown is a severe, involuntary response to overwhelming situations where a person loses control of their behavior and emotions due to being overstimulated or experiencing sensory overload. It's different from a tantrum, as it's not a deliberate attempt to manipulate or get attention. Instead, it's a visceral reaction to feeling overwhelmed, and the person may struggle to communicate or regulate their emotions.
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns/all-audiences
Misophonia is an extreme emotional reaction to certain everyday sounds that most people would find relatively easy to ignore. The three main types of sounds that disturb people with misophonia are eating, nose and throat sounds, and repetitive environmental sounds like keyboard tapping and rustling paper.
Further reading: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ohspic/problems/misophonia/
Monotropism is a theory suggesting that autistic individuals tend to focus their attention and energy on a smaller number of interests or topics, leading to intense focus and potentially missing or overlooking information outside of that focused area. It's a way of processing information where fewer interests are aroused at any given time, and those interests attract more processing resources, making it harder to shift attention.
Further reading: https://monotropism.org/
Moral rigidity many people on the spectrum report a strong moral rigidity, meaning our moral compass is set and cannot be moved. We also gauge right and wrong based strongly on consequence and fairness.
Further reading: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691823000719
Meltdown An autistic meltdown is a severe, involuntary response to overwhelming situations where a person loses control of their behavior and emotions due to being overstimulated or experiencing sensory overload. It's different from a tantrum, as it's not a deliberate attempt to manipulate or get attention. Instead, it's a visceral reaction to feeling overwhelmed, and the person may struggle to communicate or regulate their emotions.
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns/all-audiences
Misophonia is an extreme emotional reaction to certain everyday sounds that most people would find relatively easy to ignore. The three main types of sounds that disturb people with misophonia are eating, nose and throat sounds, and repetitive environmental sounds like keyboard tapping and rustling paper.
Further reading: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ohspic/problems/misophonia/
Monotropism is a theory suggesting that autistic individuals tend to focus their attention and energy on a smaller number of interests or topics, leading to intense focus and potentially missing or overlooking information outside of that focused area. It's a way of processing information where fewer interests are aroused at any given time, and those interests attract more processing resources, making it harder to shift attention.
Further reading: https://monotropism.org/
Moral rigidity many people on the spectrum report a strong moral rigidity, meaning our moral compass is set and cannot be moved. We also gauge right and wrong based strongly on consequence and fairness.
Further reading: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691823000719
Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Neuro-Affirming This is a term many practitioners (psychologists, occupational therapists etc) use to show their support of neurodivergence and their willingness to work alongside them. It focuses on validating and accepting the diverse ways people's brains work, especially those with neuro-developmental conditions like autism or ADHD.
Further reading: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/what-does-it-mean-be-neurodiversity-affirmative
Neuro-divergent While everyone's brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. This may be differences in social preferences, ways of learning, ways of communicating and/or ways of perceiving the environment.
Further reading: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23154-neurodivergent
Neuro-Affirming This is a term many practitioners (psychologists, occupational therapists etc) use to show their support of neurodivergence and their willingness to work alongside them. It focuses on validating and accepting the diverse ways people's brains work, especially those with neuro-developmental conditions like autism or ADHD.
Further reading: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/what-does-it-mean-be-neurodiversity-affirmative
Neuro-divergent While everyone's brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. This may be differences in social preferences, ways of learning, ways of communicating and/or ways of perceiving the environment.
Further reading: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23154-neurodivergent
Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Pareidolia is the tendency to perceive meaningful images, like faces, in random or ambiguous stimuli. It's a common psychological phenomenon where the brain, designed to recognize patterns, interprets visual or auditory input as something familiar, even when it's not actually there.
See Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia
Paresthesia Pins and needles feels like a pricking, tingling or numbness sensation.
It happens when the blood supply to the nerves is cut off. This is usually when you sit or sleep on part of your body. It only lasts a few minutes.
You often get pins and needles in your, hands, feet, arms and legs. The feeling can be amplified or muted with autism.
See NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/pins-and-needles/
Palilalia is a speech disorder characterised by the involuntary and repetitive utterance of one's own words, phrases, or sounds. This repetition often occurs immediately after the initial utterance and can be accompanied by a decrease in volume and an increase in speed with each repetition. While palilalia can be a symptom of various neurological conditions, it's also associated with psychiatric conditions such as Tourette syndrome, autism, ADHD or schizophrenia. Palilalia is similar to echolalia
Palipraxia Where Palilalia is similar to echolalia, Palipraxia is related to body movement. Repetition of ones own body movement or mirroring some else' body movement. It is usually associated with Tourette syndrome and classified as a "tick", but it can manifest in people on the spectrum though is rare for us.
Paliskepsi this one is related to ones own thoughts, a Paliskepsi mental tic is a phenomena in Tourettes Syndrome and Tic Disorders in which a phrase, sound, image, or word repeats in the mind, similar how how a motor of vocal tic would physically. Again it's rare but it does occur with autism and ADHD.
Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a profile within Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) characterized by an extreme resistance to everyday demands and expectations. Individuals with PDA experience an anxiety-driven need to be in control and avoid anything perceived as a demand. This can manifest as an inability to comply with basic instructions, avoiding even enjoyable tasks, and using various strategies to resist demands.
On a personal note, my mum learned quickly how to overcome my immediate fury at being asked to do something. Instead of telling me to do "the washing up, or vacuuming etc", mum learned that by asking me for HELP I'd be much more inclined to do it, and do it immediately.
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/demand-avoidance
Pedantic Oh yes we are, oh no we are not! This is often associated with speech, and instead of abbreviating speech from "oh no we aren't", we can often say instead, "oh no we are not". But it can also mean we correct mistakes in other peoples assertions, correct factual inaccuracies, grammar and spelling mistakes. It's our dedication to being factually correct that leads us to correct others, even when we haven't been asked for help. Many people will see us being rude.
Pervasive drive for autonomy is a term often used synonymously with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a profile within autism. It describes a strong, anxiety-driven need to resist or avoid everyday demands and expectations, even those that the individual might otherwise want to do. This drive stems from a perceived threat to their autonomy and control.
Phonophobia also known as ligyrophobia or sonophobia, is an intense fear or aversion to specific sounds, particularly loud or sudden noises. It's a type of specific phobia characterised by excessive anxiety and avoidance behaviours related to sound. As we already have a decreased tolerance to stimuli, it's should be of no surprise that we also have phonophobia.
Photophobia or light sensitivity, is a common experience for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many autistic individuals find bright lights, especially fluorescent or LED lighting, uncomfortable or even painful, leading to various avoidance behaviours and potential anxiety or meltdowns. I hate bright sunlight, I love the warmth it brings, but it can also be very painful to me to be out in sunlight.
Polytropism this is similar to monotropism but instead of a single focus, we can have multiple focus'.
Further reading recommended: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danielledryden_monotropism-polytropism-understanding-activity-7281654858313523200-5wpr/
Proprioception is the knowing or conversely, not knowing where our limbs or body parts are in the world. It lends itself to increased coordination, or clumsiness if proprioception is muted.
Further reading: https://www.bristolautismsupport.org/proprioception/
Prosody is the melody and rhythm of speech, is often altered in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), impacting communication and potentially hindering social interaction. Difficulties with prosody production and perception are common clinical markers of ASD. It can affect tone and cadence of speech, lending it to a flat or emotionless speech. Personally I used to be very robotic in nature and speech, it wasn't until I was in my late 20's that I became introspective and realised my many differences, and then I learned to mask more effectively.
See YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htla_kUz2J4
PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, it can lead to intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to the event, even long after it has passed. While many people experience negative reactions after a traumatic event, PTSD develops when these reactions don't subside and interfere with daily life.
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/ptsd-autism
Pareidolia is the tendency to perceive meaningful images, like faces, in random or ambiguous stimuli. It's a common psychological phenomenon where the brain, designed to recognize patterns, interprets visual or auditory input as something familiar, even when it's not actually there.
See Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia
Paresthesia Pins and needles feels like a pricking, tingling or numbness sensation.
It happens when the blood supply to the nerves is cut off. This is usually when you sit or sleep on part of your body. It only lasts a few minutes.
You often get pins and needles in your, hands, feet, arms and legs. The feeling can be amplified or muted with autism.
See NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/pins-and-needles/
Palilalia is a speech disorder characterised by the involuntary and repetitive utterance of one's own words, phrases, or sounds. This repetition often occurs immediately after the initial utterance and can be accompanied by a decrease in volume and an increase in speed with each repetition. While palilalia can be a symptom of various neurological conditions, it's also associated with psychiatric conditions such as Tourette syndrome, autism, ADHD or schizophrenia. Palilalia is similar to echolalia
Palipraxia Where Palilalia is similar to echolalia, Palipraxia is related to body movement. Repetition of ones own body movement or mirroring some else' body movement. It is usually associated with Tourette syndrome and classified as a "tick", but it can manifest in people on the spectrum though is rare for us.
Paliskepsi this one is related to ones own thoughts, a Paliskepsi mental tic is a phenomena in Tourettes Syndrome and Tic Disorders in which a phrase, sound, image, or word repeats in the mind, similar how how a motor of vocal tic would physically. Again it's rare but it does occur with autism and ADHD.
Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a profile within Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) characterized by an extreme resistance to everyday demands and expectations. Individuals with PDA experience an anxiety-driven need to be in control and avoid anything perceived as a demand. This can manifest as an inability to comply with basic instructions, avoiding even enjoyable tasks, and using various strategies to resist demands.
On a personal note, my mum learned quickly how to overcome my immediate fury at being asked to do something. Instead of telling me to do "the washing up, or vacuuming etc", mum learned that by asking me for HELP I'd be much more inclined to do it, and do it immediately.
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/demand-avoidance
Pedantic Oh yes we are, oh no we are not! This is often associated with speech, and instead of abbreviating speech from "oh no we aren't", we can often say instead, "oh no we are not". But it can also mean we correct mistakes in other peoples assertions, correct factual inaccuracies, grammar and spelling mistakes. It's our dedication to being factually correct that leads us to correct others, even when we haven't been asked for help. Many people will see us being rude.
Pervasive drive for autonomy is a term often used synonymously with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a profile within autism. It describes a strong, anxiety-driven need to resist or avoid everyday demands and expectations, even those that the individual might otherwise want to do. This drive stems from a perceived threat to their autonomy and control.
Phonophobia also known as ligyrophobia or sonophobia, is an intense fear or aversion to specific sounds, particularly loud or sudden noises. It's a type of specific phobia characterised by excessive anxiety and avoidance behaviours related to sound. As we already have a decreased tolerance to stimuli, it's should be of no surprise that we also have phonophobia.
Photophobia or light sensitivity, is a common experience for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many autistic individuals find bright lights, especially fluorescent or LED lighting, uncomfortable or even painful, leading to various avoidance behaviours and potential anxiety or meltdowns. I hate bright sunlight, I love the warmth it brings, but it can also be very painful to me to be out in sunlight.
Polytropism this is similar to monotropism but instead of a single focus, we can have multiple focus'.
Further reading recommended: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danielledryden_monotropism-polytropism-understanding-activity-7281654858313523200-5wpr/
Proprioception is the knowing or conversely, not knowing where our limbs or body parts are in the world. It lends itself to increased coordination, or clumsiness if proprioception is muted.
Further reading: https://www.bristolautismsupport.org/proprioception/
Prosody is the melody and rhythm of speech, is often altered in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), impacting communication and potentially hindering social interaction. Difficulties with prosody production and perception are common clinical markers of ASD. It can affect tone and cadence of speech, lending it to a flat or emotionless speech. Personally I used to be very robotic in nature and speech, it wasn't until I was in my late 20's that I became introspective and realised my many differences, and then I learned to mask more effectively.
See YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htla_kUz2J4
PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, it can lead to intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to the event, even long after it has passed. While many people experience negative reactions after a traumatic event, PTSD develops when these reactions don't subside and interfere with daily life.
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/ptsd-autism
Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
Autism Dictionary
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Rejection Sensitivity dysphoria is a heightened emotional sensitivity to perceived or actual rejection or criticism, often associated with ADHD. It's characterised by intense emotional pain, even from minor slights, that can significantly disrupt daily life. While not an official diagnosis, RSD is a widely recognised experience, particularly among individuals with ADHD.
Further reading: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd
Rejection Sensitivity dysphoria is a heightened emotional sensitivity to perceived or actual rejection or criticism, often associated with ADHD. It's characterised by intense emotional pain, even from minor slights, that can significantly disrupt daily life. While not an official diagnosis, RSD is a widely recognised experience, particularly among individuals with ADHD.
Further reading: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd
Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Selective or situational mutism are often used interchangeably and describe the same condition: an anxiety disorder where an individual can speak fluently in some situations but is consistently silent in others. It's an anxiety-based disorder, not a choice, and it's not related to a lack of language or intelligence. Some people who experience SM are able to force themselves to speak, but with great effort and often at significant cost. Individuals with SM — both children and adults — often describe their experience using terms like “freeze,” “frozen,” or “blocked,” suggesting a sensation of paralysis that renders them physically unable to speak. Like being asked a question by a teacher, I would freeze and blurt out some random incoherent gibberish.
Further reading: https://reframingautism.org.au/all-about-situational-mutism-a-guide-for-allies/
Sensory avoidant behaviour in autism refers to the tendency of some autistic individuals to actively avoid certain sensory stimuli that are perceived as overwhelming or unpleasant. This avoidance can manifest in various ways, impacting daily life and potentially leading to emotional distress.
Conversely a person with Sensory seeking behaviour will rush into seeking behaviour to stimulate themselves. This is often due to a perceived under-responsiveness to typical sensory stimuli, meaning they may need more input to feel "just right".
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/sensory-differences/sensory-differences/all-audiences
Shutdown is a state of sudden withdrawal and reduced responsiveness in an autistic individual, often triggered by sensory or emotional overload. It's characterized by a decrease in interaction, communication, and physical movement, and can be likened to the "freeze" response in the face of stress. Unlike meltdowns, where there is an outward display of distress, a shutdown involves an internal, often non-verbal, withdrawal.
Further reading: https://reframingautism.org.au/all-about-autistic-shutdown-guide-for-allies/
Sleep disorders are common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with estimates suggesting that 64-86% of autistic children experience sleep problems. These issues can include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, as well as night terrors, restless sleep, and sleep-related movement disorders. These sleep difficulties can lead to increased anxiety, repetitive behaviours, and feelings of restlessness, impacting daily life.
Fuurther reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/sleep
Spanish inquisition Do you ever feel that the autistic person in your life asks A LOT of questions? We only do it to avoid misinterpretation, by better understanding what you meant by a sentence or phrase. Sometimes used to help visualise a situation, again to better understand the context.
A quick explainer by Orion Kelly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMaSb-wxuDI
Special interests also known as focused and dedicated interests, are a common characteristic of autistic individuals. These interests are typically intense, absorbing, and can involve a wide range of topics, from common ones like trains, animals, and video games, to more niche or specific areas. While often seen as obsessions, special interests can be a source of joy, learning, and even career paths for autistic people.
Further reading: https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/understanding-autism/behaviour/special-interests
Spectrum refers to a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterised by differences in social interaction, communication, and behaviour. The term "spectrum" emphasises the wide variation in symptoms and severity among individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It's not a linear scale from "more to less" autistic, but rather a collection of unique combinations of strengths and challenges.
Spoons, Spoon theory The term "autism spoons" refers to Spoon Theory, a metaphor used to describe the limited amount of energy and mental capacity that some individuals with autism and other conditions may experience. Each "spoon" represents a unit of energy or mental effort needed to complete daily tasks and activities. This concept helps explain why some individuals may need to carefully manage their energy and take breaks to avoid burnout.
Further reading: https://www.edpsyched.co.uk/blog/autism-spoon-theory
Social-emotional agnosia is the inability to perceive and interpret non-verbal social cues like facial expressions, body language, and vocal tone. In the context of autism, it can significantly impact social interactions, making it difficult for autistic individuals to understand others' emotions and intentions, and to respond appropriately. I can perceive the emotions of others in conversation, but only when they are at the extreme. Extremely happy, sad or angry.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Stimming Autistic people have explained that stimming has a range of purposes and benefits:
Synaesthesia a sensory phenomenon where stimulation of one sense triggers a response in another, is significantly more common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than in the general population. Studies indicate that almost three times as many people with ASD experience synesthesia compared to those without. See sounds, taste colour, hear shapes.
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/synaesthesia
Selective or situational mutism are often used interchangeably and describe the same condition: an anxiety disorder where an individual can speak fluently in some situations but is consistently silent in others. It's an anxiety-based disorder, not a choice, and it's not related to a lack of language or intelligence. Some people who experience SM are able to force themselves to speak, but with great effort and often at significant cost. Individuals with SM — both children and adults — often describe their experience using terms like “freeze,” “frozen,” or “blocked,” suggesting a sensation of paralysis that renders them physically unable to speak. Like being asked a question by a teacher, I would freeze and blurt out some random incoherent gibberish.
Further reading: https://reframingautism.org.au/all-about-situational-mutism-a-guide-for-allies/
Sensory avoidant behaviour in autism refers to the tendency of some autistic individuals to actively avoid certain sensory stimuli that are perceived as overwhelming or unpleasant. This avoidance can manifest in various ways, impacting daily life and potentially leading to emotional distress.
Conversely a person with Sensory seeking behaviour will rush into seeking behaviour to stimulate themselves. This is often due to a perceived under-responsiveness to typical sensory stimuli, meaning they may need more input to feel "just right".
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/sensory-differences/sensory-differences/all-audiences
Shutdown is a state of sudden withdrawal and reduced responsiveness in an autistic individual, often triggered by sensory or emotional overload. It's characterized by a decrease in interaction, communication, and physical movement, and can be likened to the "freeze" response in the face of stress. Unlike meltdowns, where there is an outward display of distress, a shutdown involves an internal, often non-verbal, withdrawal.
Further reading: https://reframingautism.org.au/all-about-autistic-shutdown-guide-for-allies/
Sleep disorders are common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with estimates suggesting that 64-86% of autistic children experience sleep problems. These issues can include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, as well as night terrors, restless sleep, and sleep-related movement disorders. These sleep difficulties can lead to increased anxiety, repetitive behaviours, and feelings of restlessness, impacting daily life.
Fuurther reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/sleep
Spanish inquisition Do you ever feel that the autistic person in your life asks A LOT of questions? We only do it to avoid misinterpretation, by better understanding what you meant by a sentence or phrase. Sometimes used to help visualise a situation, again to better understand the context.
A quick explainer by Orion Kelly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMaSb-wxuDI
Special interests also known as focused and dedicated interests, are a common characteristic of autistic individuals. These interests are typically intense, absorbing, and can involve a wide range of topics, from common ones like trains, animals, and video games, to more niche or specific areas. While often seen as obsessions, special interests can be a source of joy, learning, and even career paths for autistic people.
Further reading: https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/understanding-autism/behaviour/special-interests
Spectrum refers to a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterised by differences in social interaction, communication, and behaviour. The term "spectrum" emphasises the wide variation in symptoms and severity among individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It's not a linear scale from "more to less" autistic, but rather a collection of unique combinations of strengths and challenges.
Spoons, Spoon theory The term "autism spoons" refers to Spoon Theory, a metaphor used to describe the limited amount of energy and mental capacity that some individuals with autism and other conditions may experience. Each "spoon" represents a unit of energy or mental effort needed to complete daily tasks and activities. This concept helps explain why some individuals may need to carefully manage their energy and take breaks to avoid burnout.
Further reading: https://www.edpsyched.co.uk/blog/autism-spoon-theory
Social-emotional agnosia is the inability to perceive and interpret non-verbal social cues like facial expressions, body language, and vocal tone. In the context of autism, it can significantly impact social interactions, making it difficult for autistic individuals to understand others' emotions and intentions, and to respond appropriately. I can perceive the emotions of others in conversation, but only when they are at the extreme. Extremely happy, sad or angry.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Stimming Autistic people have explained that stimming has a range of purposes and benefits:
- sensory input and enjoyment (for example, listening to sounds/music, touching fabrics and watching lights that you enjoy and/or that relax you
- staying calm (‘self-regulating’ your emotions or ‘self-soothing’ by doing things that calm you)
- to express joy or other emotions (for example, flapping your hands with happiness or excitement, or rocking in distress
Synaesthesia a sensory phenomenon where stimulation of one sense triggers a response in another, is significantly more common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than in the general population. Studies indicate that almost three times as many people with ASD experience synesthesia compared to those without. See sounds, taste colour, hear shapes.
Further reading: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/synaesthesia
Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Trichotillomania or hair-pulling disorder, is a mental health condition that is sometimes observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While not directly linked to autism, hair-pulling can be a manifestation of self-stimulatory or self-soothing behaviours that are common in individuals with ASD.
Further reading: https://www.trichstop.com/trichotillomania-and-autism
Trichotillomania or hair-pulling disorder, is a mental health condition that is sometimes observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While not directly linked to autism, hair-pulling can be a manifestation of self-stimulatory or self-soothing behaviours that are common in individuals with ASD.
Further reading: https://www.trichstop.com/trichotillomania-and-autism
Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Wrong Planet Syndrome is a metaphorical term used by some individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to describe their feelings of being disconnected and alienated from the world around them. This feeling often arises from differences in sensory processing, social communication, and the way the world is often structured in a way that doesn't accommodate their unique needs.
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Wrong Planet Syndrome is a metaphorical term used by some individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to describe their feelings of being disconnected and alienated from the world around them. This feeling often arises from differences in sensory processing, social communication, and the way the world is often structured in a way that doesn't accommodate their unique needs.
See Alien
Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
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Many thanks to ericalm_ for supplying me with quite a few labels that I had missed.
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Many thanks to ericalm_ for supplying me with quite a few labels that I had missed.
https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... erminology
Autism is a neuro-developmental condition characterised
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
Autism Dictionary
by difficulties in social interaction and communication,
as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours or interests.
Autism Dictionary