ADHD
Adults with ADHD may find it difficult to focus and prioritize, leading to missed deadlines and forgotten meetings or social plans. The inability to control impulses can range from impatience waiting in line or driving in traffic to mood swings and outbursts of anger.
Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear by age 2.
“If you have met one person with Autism, you've met ONE person with Autism”
Resources for learning more about Autism:
https://www.healisautism.com/post/when-you-meet-one-person-with-autism
https://www.easterseals.com/support-and-education/living-with-autism/autism-signs-and-symptoms.html
Click to Download the Guide for Autism Self-Identification from the University of Washington
What does “Nothing about us without us” mean?
https://www.ucpress.edu/books/nothing-about-us-without-us/paper
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/22/us/ada-disabilities-act-history.html
https://disabilityrightswa.org/nothing-about-us-without-us/
Resources for Families and People with Autism
https://autisticadvocacy.org/book/welcome-to-the-autistic-community/
https://medicalhome.org/quick-key-resources/shaylas-list-family-support/
https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/resources/adult-resources/
https://informingfamilies.org/
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/autism-center/patient-family-resources/
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/washington-mental-health-referral-service/
https://health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute/centers/cedd/adept
https://www.meetup.com/Squarepegs/
Resources for how you can be an ally:
https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-be-a-good-friend-to-an-autistic-person
https://www.wondermind.com/article/how-to-help-someone-with-autism/
https://www.milestones.org/get-started/for-community-at-large/interacting-with-autistic-people
https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/5-dos-and-donts-supporting-friends-kids-autism
https://www.autismbc.ca/blog/supporting-autistic-friend/
https://www.projecthopesc.org/
https://overcomewithus.com/autism/ways
https://www.dralicenicholls.com/how-to-help-someone-in-autistic-burnout/
https://www.chla.org/blog/advice-experts/how-help-your-child-make-friends-child-who-has-autism
Resources for Healthcare Providers
https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/billers-and-providers/index-coe-applied-behavioral-analysis.pdf
https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=182-531A-0500
https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/training/uwactraining/
https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-015-2407-8
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/autism-center/services/therapies-for-challenging-behaviors/
https://medicalhome.org/COEquickstart_tools.pdf
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/healthcare-professionals/community-providers/fast/
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More Resources & Helpful Websites
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Signs of Autism in adults https://autisticmama.com/signs-of-autism-in-adults/
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Mild Autism in Adults: https://myacare.com/blog/signs-of-mild-autism-in-adults
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Diagnosis of Autism in Adults: What Next? https://www.simplypsychology.org/diagnosis-of-autism-in-adults.html
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Women in Autism https://autism.org/women-in-autism/
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Why Autistic Girls are Overlooked https://childmind.org/article/autistic-girls-overlooked-undiagnosed-autism/
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Autism in Women https://adultautismcenter.org/blog/autism-and-women-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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How is Autism Different in Women? https://adult-autism.health.harvard.edu/resources/how-is-autism-different-in-females/
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How Do I Know if I am Autistic in Adulthood? https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/autism-in-adulthood
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Signs of Undiagnosed Autism in Adults: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/undiagnosed-autism-in-adults/
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Neurodiversity in the Workforce https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/superpower-of-neurodiversity/
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Autism in the Workplace https://i-am-autism.org.uk/autism-in-the-workplace/
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UW Resources for Adults with Autism https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/resources/adult-resources/
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UW Autism Center https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/resources/
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Autistic Self-Advocacy Network Resource Center https://autisticadvocacy.org/resources/
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UW Neurodiversity resources https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/resources/neurodiversity/
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Neurodiversity Affirming Workshop https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Neurodiversity-Affirming-Workshop.pdf
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WA Providers who can do testing https://ldawa.org/directory/resources-adults-diagnostic-testing/​
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks
OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. People with OCD have time-consuming symptoms that can cause significant distress or interfere with daily life.
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear is a part of the body's “fight-or-flight” response, which helps us avoid or respond to potential danger.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how people think, feel and behave. It may result in a mix of hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior. Hallucinations involve seeing things or hearing voices that aren't observed by others.