September 2019

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October 2019 Segment: ASKING SPECTRUM WOMEN with Becca Lory Hector CAS, BCCS

September 30, 2019 Spectrum Women

Welcome to October’s segment of Asking Spectrum Women with Becca Lory Hector. This month Becca discusses three questions asked by our followers. First up (01:18) Becca discusses identifying with autism, validation, and seeking diagnosis. The second part (06:40) focuses on masking and is it possible to “unmask”. The last part of the video (14:17) Becca explores PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and Executive Functioning and what is looks like in adults. If you have a question you would like answered, please email us at support@spectrumwomen.com or Becca directly at info@beccalory.com

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ASK THE SPECTRUM WOMEN! Kate Ross on Burnout

September 14, 2019 Spectrum Women

Kate Ross of gives her insight on burnout.

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ASK THE SPECTRUM WOMEN! Terri Mayne Executive Dysfunction

September 14, 2019 Spectrum Women

Terri Mayne shares her tips for dealing with executive dysfunction.

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ASK THE SPECTRUM WOMEN! Regression & Mental Health – Becca Lory

September 14, 2019 Spectrum Women

Becca Lory Hector tackles questions from readers asking about regression and mental health.

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ASK THE SPECTRUM WOMEN! Social Hangovers Jen Elecheson

September 14, 2019 Spectrum Women

Jen Elcheson gives her insights on social hangovers, and self-care.

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ASK THE SPECTRUM WOMEN! “Is self-diagnosis valid?” by Renata Jurkevythz

September 14, 2019 Spectrum Women

Renata Jurkevythz gives her personal perspective on the question “Is self-diagnosis valid?”

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ASK THE SPECTRUM WOMEN! Clinicians & Mental Health by Yenn Purkis

September 14, 2019 Spectrum Women

Yenn Purkis tackles the question, how to ensure clinicians are actually helpful, especially around mental health?

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ASK THE SPECTRUM WOMEN! – Diagnosis by Becca Lory

September 14, 2019 Spectrum Women

Becca Lory Hector responds to a reader in the UK who finds herself questioning her diagnosis (with a little bit of help from Schmitt the cat)…

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A Silver Lining… By Lisa Morgan

September 9, 2019 Spectrum Women

Trigger Warning ***This is an article on suicide prevention.*** In honor of September being National Suicide Prevention month, I thought I’d dedicate this column to issues of suicide in the autism community. While I do understand suicide is not a welcome topic, I believe that is one of the reasons it is such a problem. No one wants to talk about it. Although, I believe if we did talk about it more, people wouldn’t feel like they have to keep their feelings a secret and there’s a better chance they will reach out for help. Another unwelcome topic, at least […]