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Dietary Changes pt 1

  There are ongoing studies examining the causes of this condition in individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as the underlying causes of the spectrum itself. But it’s been found that autistics and other neurodivergent people have a sensitivity to foods.   Scientists have found that staying away from certain foods, Gluten, casein, and processed additives, helps people with Autism become more social and functional. There is still speculation about whether this works, but I am living proof of it. When I was little, I was below size zero in clothes. I would eat food. There were constant doctor visits where they told me to eat more protein and drink protein shakes. I did exactly that. Nothing… My weight was embarrassing. I could only get clothes from the Gap outlet, which had jeans with elastic straps on the inside. I had to get those in a size zero with the elastic straps buttoned to the last notch. Playing outside was not easy either. Every time a kid falls on their butt...

Autism Girls

  Growing up, one of the main things that people kept telling me is how Autism is more common in boys than girls. For a very long time I believed this. It even made me feel special like I am rare human being for being a girl with autism. As if I became fated to make a statement. As time went by, to my relief, I learn that autism isn't more common in boys then girls. It's just perceived differently. Autism was first identified in boys during WWII by Hans Asperger. Little did he know that autism shows up different in girls then boys, but he had a sticky situation to deal with during the war at the start of his studies. So lets forgive him. One has to start somewhere somehow. Whether we like it or not, women and men are programmed differently. Boys are more task oriented, as they are more likely to focus on a single task over multitasking and focus on the major details. Girls are more detailed oriented, and are generally more interested in the fine detail of things,...