The mission of the Autism Women's Network is to provide effective supports to autistic females of all ages through a sense of community, advocacy and resources.

Round Table

Round Table Discussion

Round Table Discussion

  • The Proposed DSM-V Changes: Is it a Step in the Right Direction?

    Written by Corina Becker & Amy Caraballo

    Lately, the online communities have been talking about the recently released proposed revisions for the the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, version 5 (DSM-V). The proposed revisions embody quite a few differences in the diagnostic criteria for disorders previously under the umbrella of Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD).


Articles

Catch 22: Society and Acceptance, but Your Child is More Than Autism

Written by Elise Butowsky ~blogger

Article originally posted at: Raising Asperger's Kids

There is a wonderful blogger I follow, Mae, who writes, Autism Is Not the Boss. She has written an interesting post ASD terminology: ‘autistic’ vs ‘individual with autism’  As usual, since I generally have alot to say, I commented on her piece, and we had an interesting discussion about my boys.

How would they describe themselves? Which vernacular would they use? The interesting thing about my boys, though,  is that they would never even think to describe themselves in terms of autism at all. 


Temple Grandin's AWN Radio Interview

Written by Sharon daVanport

Temple Grandin's AWN Radio Interview wherein she discusses neurodiversity, education, visual thinking, pattern thinking, and the recent HBO Movie about her life story portrayed by actress Claire Danes.


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