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"Desperate Measures: Family Travels Over 1000 Miles for Life-Changing OCD Treatment"

A Billings family is planning a 1,000+ mile trip to Wisconsin for their eight-year-old daughter's OCD treatment. Claire Hamnes has severe OCD, oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. After struggling to find suitable treatment facilities, the family discovered Rogers Behavioral Health, which accepts children as young as eight. However, due to a waiting period, Claire's treatment will be delayed by two to three months. Her mother will accompany her during the six to eight-week treatment, and the family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover travel costs and loss of wages.

via Q2 News|

#gofundme #health #mental-health

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"Formerly Undetected Autism: A Young Woman's 10 Missed Signs"

A young woman named Zoe is using her TikTok platform to raise awareness about the signs of autism in women that are often missed during screenings. She shared 10 signs of autism that were overlooked in her own childhood, including masking, sensory issues with food, hyperlexia, sensitivity to criticism, hyperfocusing on hobbies, discomfort being the center of attention, difficulty regulating body temperature, laughing at inappropriate times, hypersensitivity to others' emotions, and an obsession with music. Zoe hid her autism due to shame and stereotypes, but after being diagnosed in 2017, she became an advocate for other autistic women, sharing her experiences to help them feel less alone.

via YourTango|

#autism #awareness #health

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"Psychologist reveals 5 subtle signs of autism to watch for"

A clinical psychologist has shared five subtle signs that may indicate someone has autism, which are not specifically mentioned in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). These signs include frequently feeling misunderstood, struggling with initiating and maintaining casual conversations, feeling agitated when routines are disrupted, experiencing sensory issues such as noise sensitivity or aversion to certain textures, and getting exhausted from "masking" or trying to fit in socially. Many adults, particularly women and gender-nonconforming individuals, may not receive an autism diagnosis until later in life.

via Yahoo Life|

#autism #diagnosis #health

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Understanding Autism: The Importance of Identity and Subtle Signs

A clinical psychologist outlined five subtle signs that may indicate autism, including feeling misunderstood, struggling with casual conversations, becoming agitated when routines are disrupted, experiencing sensory issues such as noise sensitivity or aversion to certain textures, and feeling exhausted from "masking" or trying to fit in. Many adults, particularly women and gender-nonconforming individuals, may not receive an autism diagnosis until their 30s or later, highlighting the need for evolving diagnostic criteria beyond the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5.

via Insider|

#autism #diagnosis #health

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Adult Autism Diagnosis Reveals Surprising Truths for Michigan Residents

The Detroit Free Press interviewed 10 adults who were diagnosed with autism in adulthood, revealing that many were overlooked due to not showing obvious signs of autism. Many of them succeeded academically while struggling socially and realized they had spent years masking their true selves. Social media may be driving more adult diagnoses, as TikTok users share their journeys of self-understanding. Some have identified through self-diagnosis, which is condoned by many neurodiversity advocates, though some medical professionals believe a formal diagnosis is imperative.

via Detroit Free Press|

#autism #diagnosis #health