The history of the Asperger’s diagnosis, including it’s roots with Hans Asperger, it’s incorporation into the ASD diagnosis with the onset of the DSM-V, and the type of people it impacts.
Guest writer, Laura Crowley from Connect Consultancy, discusses the positives and negatives of the autism diagnosis.
If autism can be considered a natural variation in humanity, should we even be seeking a medical diagnosis? Jim Hoerricks, PhD, investigates this theory.
Autism is often misdiagnosed in adults as conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, ADHD, or PTSD. Isidore examines the traumatic lead up to her autism diagnosis and highlights the difficulties of women and minorities, in particular.
Sometimes, obtaining an autism diagnosis for your child isn’t a straightforward, linear process. Sharon tells the story of her son’s diagnosis and how it makes her feel. Can you relate?