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Autism
Asperger’s: What it’s like for me to have autism

High-Functioning Autism / Asperger’s in adults Lots of people have trouble maintaining relationships, and social phobia is also a common fear. I’ve met many people in my life who didn’t like…

2019-10-06
Autism
How I was diagnosed with high-functioning autism as an adult: Understanding the spectrum

I was diagnosed with high-functioning Autism as an adult. It may be a surprise to some of you, but possibly not so much for other people who know me well. You must…

2017-02-26

Eileen Lamb, author of "All Across The Spectrum" and “Be The One,” is the founder of The Autism Cafe. She’s also a photographer, podcast host and the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with her two sons, Charlie (11) and Jude (8), and their sister, Billie (1). On her blog, she shares the ups and downs of raising two children with autism, one with profound autism, while being on the autism spectrum herself.

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Asperger’s: What it’s like for me to have autism

How I was diagnosed with high-functioning autism as an adult: Understanding the spectrum