Category: Science of Autism

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EDS, PCOS, Science of Autism

Intersection of Autism, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Aviva Seigler

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fierceautie/episodes/The-Intersection-Between-Autism--Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome-and-Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome-e2cttmj Both Ehlers Danlos syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome are both comorbidities with autism. What about the intersection of different comorbidities? There is plenty of research about what the likelihood in certain situations and certain conditions to have an autistic child but not enough on the intersection of different conditions and autism, especially when it… Continue reading Intersection of Autism, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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ableism, Discrimination, Science of Autism

The Prevalence of Autism Diagnosis, the Barriers in Obtaining Diagnosis, The Lost Generation of Autistics, And the Racial and Sex Barriers of diagnosis

Aviva Seigler

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fierceautie/episodes/Prevalence-and-Barriers-of-Diagnosis-e2chqth Prevalence of Diagnosis Researchers have been tracking the rate of autism diagnosis since 2000. Its has been raising steadily since then. This triggered fears of an “epidemic” but most of the increase is triggered by growing awareness of autism and the changes to diagnostic criteria. The diagnosis does not have a test that can… Continue reading The Prevalence of Autism Diagnosis, the Barriers in Obtaining Diagnosis, The Lost Generation of Autistics, And the Racial and Sex Barriers of diagnosis

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Science of Autism

The Intersection of Trauma and Autism

Aviva Seigler

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fierceautie/episodes/Intersection-of-of-Autism-and-Trauma-e2ccg33 Just about every autistic person that I have come in contact with has experience one type of trauma or another. This cannot be by coincidence. Upon further research, there have been numerous studies about this very idea. Mental Health and the Autistic Community We know that about 70 percent of kids with autism will… Continue reading The Intersection of Trauma and Autism

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Science of Autism

Neurological Differences in Autistics Vs Allistics

Aviva Seigler

The physical neurology of the autistic brain is very different than the allistic brain. Look as I analyze different studies and scientific sources on how different they are! This is a rabbit hole I can get lost in and be happy about it.