Posts tagged late discovered autism
Why Outdated Autism Assessments Are Harming Sensitive Women and High-Masking Adults by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Why Outdated Autism Assessments Are Harming Sensitive Women and High-Masking Adults by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Discover why most autism assessments miss highly sensitive, high-masking women. Learn about lived-experience autism assessments and the Sensitive Autistic Neurotype.

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Survey Results: Perimenopause and Menopause in Sensitive and Neurodivergent Women by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Survey Results: Perimenopause and Menopause in Sensitive and Neurodivergent Women by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Perimenopause and menopause bring intense challenges for sensitive and neurodivergent women, including late-discovered autistic women. This September 2025 survey reveals key symptoms, patterns, and lived experiences across physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory domains. Explore validation, community voices, and practical recommendations for support.

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The Cost of Being “Nice”: How People-Pleasing Harms Sensitive and Neurodivergent Souls by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
The Cost of Being “Nice”: How People-Pleasing Harms Sensitive and Neurodivergent Souls by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Explore how people-pleasing impacts sensitive and neurodivergent lives, and how reclaiming boundaries helps rebuild self-trust.

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25 Traits That Point to Autism, Not Just High Sensitivity by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
25 Traits That Point to Autism, Not Just High Sensitivity by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Many sensitive adults are discovering they’re autistic after years of being misunderstood. Explore 25 traits that may reveal a deeper neurodivergent identity, especially if you’ve related to being “just sensitive.”

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