Scottish Autism Archives - Scottish Women's Autism Network

June 23, 2019

Peer mentoring for autistic females

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SWAN: Scottish Women's Autism Network

1 day ago

I've registered for this - it would be great to get lots of autistic people attending Cat@Swan ...

Disability-themed General Election 'Hustings' style Q&A Event

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Come along & hear from the main political parties ahead of the General Election!

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Cassandra Connolly-Brown

4 days ago

Just diagnosed two days ago - finally at 40. It’s a hard adjustment having to re-examine my life in light of that and I’d love to talk to other women who have dealt with this. ...

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SWAN: Scottish Women's Autism Network shared a post.

6 days ago

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SWAN: Scottish Women's Autism Network

1 week ago

Great opportunity to hear from Barb Cook, editor of Spectrum Women and trainer Cat@Swan barbcook.com.au/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=newsletter&na=v&nk=5-9ade08abf2&id=17 ...

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SWAN: Scottish Women's Autism Network

1 week ago

"All of the participants said they had been treated for anxiety and depression"
Often those of us diagnosed later in life are labelled "high functioning" but this comes at a hefty cost to our mental health. It would be great if people presenting with these conditions were given an autism screening. Becky@Swan ...

Adults diagnosed with autism later in life reveal how they felt like "bad" people: "I'd always felt like this alien"

www.newsweek.com

An autism expert told Newsweek "even if you have lived all of your life without the diagnosis, finding out that you have autism can be a very positive experience."

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