February 2018

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[ July 21, 2022 ] An Introduction to Self-Advocacy & Self-determination Skills. What Are They and Why Are They So Important? Advocacy
[ July 8, 2022 ] Living My Life More Authentically Autistic by Dr Trish Leonard-Curtin Featured
[ June 29, 2022 ] What is Wellness? Featured
[ October 27, 2021 ] ‘What I (Don’t) Know About Autism’ – Interview with Jody O’Neill Arts
[ September 28, 2021 ] Masking and Camouflaging: The Where, When and Why by Barb Cook Developmental Educator Advocacy

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Affliction or condition? Battle or journey? by Christine Jenkins, SWM Correspondent

February 16, 2018 Spectrum Women

I compare and contrast my discovery of breast cancer with Asperger’s (ASD Level 1) My 50s have been a tumultuous time; I’ve dealt with the unfolding realities of separation, eventual divorce, menopause, gynecological issues, self identification on the autism spectrum, then official ASD diagnoses from 2008 onward. Then the bottom fell out of my world in Spring 2016 when I had two abnormal mammograms, swiftly followed by a very painful stereotactic biopsy of my left breast in early May. Due to our wonderful Canadian healthcare coverage, I went from that to lumpectomy surgery in five weeks, then on to radiation […]

Book Releases

Sex and the Single Aspie — ARtemisia

February 14, 2018 Spectrum Women

Addressing the issues women with Asperger’s face with sexuality and the single life, this ground-breaking book reveals all and blows the lid off taboo subjects for those on the spectrum. Looking at one night stands, intimacy, and integrity, this is illuminating reading for all Aspie women. One of the many problems women on the spectrum face is not always understanding how relationships and boundaries work for other people. This book provides answers, plus more that they may not even have thought to ask. Covering one night stands, the importance of safe sex, self-respect, and double standards, there is a wealth […]