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Friendships Pose Unique Challenges for Women on the Spectrum

By Liz Pellicano — 2017

Many autistic people have trouble making and keeping friends. This has led to the myth that they don’t want friends3. In reality, they long for friendships just like anyone else. But they face unique challenges in forming and maintaining them. Autistic women, in particular, may have difficulty interpreting the social subtleties friendships entail.

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Diversify Your Identity

Just like with financial diversification, you should also invest in several different areas of your identity.

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Mark Manson
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In Social Sports, It’s About Camaraderie, Not Competition

Social sports leagues, generally cater to people like Jacquelyn Keenan, who sign up on their own or with a small group of friends. Most of the leagues are gender-neutral. “You get to meet so many people,” she said. “It’s not super-competitive, and kickball is a very accessible sport.”

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Jim Rendon
2017
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The Gender Equality Debate: A Boost for Women in Sport

If you’re familiar with us at Athlete Assessments, you might know we’re big believers in gender equality and are passionate about equal rights, equal pay, equal opportunity, and equal recognition, not only for female athletes, but for women in general.

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Rebekah Box
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