Re: How Girls and Boys Differ when it comes to Autism

[Guest guest]

There have been far better brief article treatments of this phenomenon, so on a

quick read I'd say that this article is somewhat inconclusive and poorly

written. Nice but no cigar.

Szatmari's an old hand at this, although his being at McMasters kind of takes

him off of the better-worn path in autism studies. I'd also guess he answered

only the questions he was asked by a very poorly prepared reporter. CNN is not

known for its hard-hitting investigative journalism, and to get up to speed,

good reporters usually spend a long time in preparing for an interview with a

" leading light. " This one didn't, and " led light. "

N. Meyer

How Girls and Boys Differ when it comes to

Autism

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>How Girls and Boys Differ when it comes to Autism

>By Szatmari, Special to CNN

>Wed April 4, 2012

>http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/04/health/mental-health/autism-sex-differences/index\

..html

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> " We each have our own way of living in the world, together we are

like a symphony.

>Some are the melody, some are the rhythm, some are the harmony

>It all blends together, we are like a symphony, and each part is crucial.

>We all contribute to the song of life. "

> ...Sondra

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> We might not always agree; but TOGETHER we will make a difference.

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[Guest guest]

Oh I know this is journalism lite, LOL, but it does cover the essence of it for

the benefit of all our newcomers. Aspie gals are still vastly under-represented

statistically. Why? (rhetorical question)

But, for education, my all time favourite first person female adult accounts are

the old standards - those of Temple Grandin, Donna and Liane Holliday

Willey. Liane has a blog in Psychology today, you know:

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-pragmatic-aspie but her books are a must

read. And speaking of Temple, she will be in Manitoba in two days. That would

still be one heck of a drive for me or I would go hear her speak.

- Helen

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> There have been far better brief article treatments of this phenomenon, so on

a quick read I'd say that this article is somewhat inconclusive and poorly

written. Nice but no cigar.

>

> Szatmari's an old hand at this, although his being at McMasters kind of takes

him off of the better-worn path in autism studies. I'd also guess he answered

only the questions he was asked by a very poorly prepared reporter. CNN is not

known for its hard-hitting investigative journalism, and to get up to speed,

good reporters usually spend a long time in preparing for an interview with a

" leading light. " This one didn't, and " led light. "

>

> N. Meyer

[Guest guest]

Helen, I hope you can make it to Manitoba, even though that's a long haul. Temple's done some remarkable "personal updating" over the past couple of years, and is a total hoot as a presenter! Do try to see her. N. Meyer Re: How Girls and Boys Differ when it comes to Autism > >Oh I know this is journalism lite, LOL, but it does cover the essence of it for the benefit of all our newcomers. Aspie gals are still vastly under-represented statistically. Why? (rhetorical question) > >But, for education, my all time favourite first person female adult accounts are the old standards - those of Temple Grandin, Donna and Liane Holliday Willey. Liane has a blog in Psychology today, you know: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-pragmatic-aspie but her books are a must read. And speaking of Temple, she will be in Manitoba in two days. That would still be one heck of a drive for me or I would go hear her speak. >- Helen > > >> >> There have been far better brief article treatments of this phenomenon, so on a quick read I'd say that this article is somewhat inconclusive and poorly written. Nice but no cigar. >> >> Szatmari's an old hand at this, although his being at McMasters kind of takes him off of the better-worn path in autism studies. I'd also guess he answered only the questions he was asked by a very poorly prepared reporter. CNN is not known for its hard-hitting investigative journalism, and to get up to speed, good reporters usually spend a long time in preparing for an interview with a "leading light." This one didn't, and "led light." >> >> N. Meyer > > > > >------------------------------------ > > "We each have our own way of living in the world, together we are like a symphony. >Some are the melody, some are the rhythm, some are the harmony >It all blends together, we are like a symphony, and each part is crucial. >We all contribute to the song of life." > ...Sondra > > We might not always agree; but TOGETHER we will make a difference. > > ASPIRES is a closed, confidential, moderated list. >Responsibility for posts to ASPIRES lies entirely with the original author. > Do NOT post mail off-list without the author's permission. > When in doubt, please refer to our list rules at: > http://www.aspires-relationships.com/info_rules.htm > ASPIRES ~ Climbing the mountain TOGETHER > http://www.aspires-relationships.com >

[Guest guest]

> How Girls and Boys Differ when it comes to Autism

> By Szatmari, Special to CNN

> Wed April 4, 2012

>

http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/04/health/mental-health/autism-sex-differences/index.\

html

>

Thanks, Helen. It seems to be a 'special interest' of mine to collect

articles on this topic.

For some reason, I really like where the author writes, " The disorder is

associated with a high burden of suffering in terms of the limitations

it imposes on those affected. "

While this is not news to me, seeing it written that way made an impact

on me that I can't quite explain.

Best,

~CJ