Understanding Autism in Women: 3 Support Strategies Beyond Medication
Sara M. Day
For years, she thought she was simply “too sensitive.” Crowded stores felt exhausting. Bright lights were distracting. Conversations in groups felt overwhelming, and she often replayed them in her mind afterward, wondering if she had said the wrong thing. Many women spend years believing they are shy, anxious, or “too much,” only to discover later in life that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may help explain experiences they have had since childhood. Autism in women is often diagnosed at a much later age because the signs are either missed or diagnosed under different ailments (1). But when a woman does receive a diagnosis of ASD, there is promising research for treatments...
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