In 2005 I was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, consistent with Asperger’s Syndrome, Non Verbal Disorder. After this diagnosis I felt I finally had an answer to many years of disappointments and frustration. My family was finally relieved that we finally had an answer. Follow my journey. [read more]
The standard narrative positions autism as the cause of relationship trouble when a non-autistic person dates or falls in love with an autistic person. The autistic partner is assumed to be the disruptive or difficult one. Self-help books offer non-autistic partners tips on how to cope with their autistic partner’s neurodivergent traits and behaviors. This paradigm is rarely questioned. Even many autistic people assume their autism-related features are a serious barrier to relationship success. This is simply not true. My three serious, long-term relationships of many years all ended in total failure – but ultimately, discrimination and ableism is to blame – not autism.
The treatment improved quality of life and reduced behavioural psychological symptoms in patients.
A new UK study shows that medical cannabis could improve quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
A paper, published this week using data from the UK, shows the treatment improved quality of life and reduced behavioural and psychological symptoms in autistic patients.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological development disorder which affects an estimated 700,000 people in the UK. Those with ASD commonly face challenges as a result of additional symptoms associated with the diagnosis, including severe anxiety and insomnia.
