Autism Unexpected Archive: June 2012


  • Why (and how to) pursue an adult autism diagnosis

    Choosing to undergo assessment for autism as a 38-year-old was harder emotionally than I thought it would be. Ultimately, however, the self-knowledge my diagnosis provides gives me personal strength. Published June 20 2012

  • Happy Father's Day to the autism dads

    It's time to say thank you to all the autism dads out there. Happy Father's Day, and thank you. Published June 17 2012

  • Autism at the school carnival

    It is supposed to be a festive and fun occasion, but for me, these large, chaotic school events always break my heart. Published June 10 2012

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Jean Winegardner

Jean Winegardner

When Jean had her first child in 2001, "autism" was about the scariest word she could think of. Six years later when her second child was diagnosed with PDD-NOS, a form of autism, she was just happy to have a ...

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