By Gretchen McIntire For years I have struggled with my weight being mixed with my self-confidence. I’ve had quite a few health issues that also… Read More
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Feeling Comfortable and Understood by My Medical Community
By Chloe Rothschild My involvement with health care professionals increased in August 2015. I was hurting and exhibiting behaviors as a result of pain in… Read More
Why I Became Passionate About Autistic Advocacy in Health Care
A Letter from Our Guest Editor By Lydia Wayman Like many aspects of daily life, illness is especially challenging for autistic people. We often have… Read More
A Physician/Mom’s Tips on Making the Most of Your Office Visit
Autistic Health Care Advocacy By Ann Oldendorf, MD I am a retired urologist and a mom who will never retire. My two children are now… Read More
Health Care Self-Care on the Spectrum
By Delaine Swearman The year was 1987. I was seven years old and had just returned home from school. Earlier in the day I had… Read More
