I understand how it hurts to have undiagnosed autism.
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It affects your mental and emotional health.
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It poses extreme personal and social challenges, too.
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But let me tell you something very important...
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When someone self-identifies as having autism, they:
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begin to map the terrain of their struggles.
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unlock the door to a treasure chest of valuable thoughts and feelings
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Self-Identified Autism heals years of pain and trauma.
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A person can understand that their autism leads their mind to work in different and unique ways.
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These individuals can heal from past experiences and social interactions.
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But you might be thinking...
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How do I know this?
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Well, I'm Lara Schaeffer: a Certified Autism Specialist and the founder of Autism Discovery...
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Not only that, I am also autistic, but this fact was not revealed until my forties.
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My autism identification has transformed my life.
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Since then, I have been trained and certified many times in the last four years.
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I specialized intently on what is necessary so that I could help others to self-identify autism.
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Here’s how I guide others to recognize autism in themselves in 3 easy steps:
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I use the best of well-established evaluative processes
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I educate individuals about exactly what autism is and how widely its traits can vary in different people
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I help individuals recognize qualities, traits, and patterns in themselves that may align with autism
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Then, I help those who face uncertain territory after an adult autism identification or diagnosis.
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I am also proud to use the foundation and guiding principles of the PEERS program (out of U.C.L.A.) to support autistic adolescents and young adults.
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Why my methods of using PEERS social skills reinforcement are the best:
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I use the founding principles to help young adults improve their social skills.
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I customize the program for each client to achieve personalized results.
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I empower young autistic individuals to live fulfilling lives with less stress.
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I provide them with the support they need to achieve their goals.
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My purpose is to lend a listening ear, offer guidance, and share my experience with others to lessen the pain and shame that get attached to autism.
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I am here to help you in any way that I can.
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if you are searching for 'autism testing for adults near me,' you've come to the right place
So, don’t wait any longer for answers!
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For more information about autism in general, please see my blog page on this site.