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Embrace Autism
Embrace Autism
* Home
* About
* About us
* The team
* Dr. Engelbrecht ND RP
* Blog
* Autism strengths
* Autism tests
* Autism assessments
* Contact
* Main contact
* Dr. Engelbrecht ND RP
* Claudio
* Eva
* Autism tests
* Autism assessments
Embrace Autism
* Home
* About
* About us
* The team
* About Dr. Engelbrecht
* Blog
* Strengths
* Strengths
* Challenges
* Contact
* Main contact
* Dr. Engelbrecht ND RP
* Claudio
* Eva
— THE ULTIMATE —
AUTISM RESOURCE
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Founded & autistically researched by:
Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht MSc ND RP
& Eva Silvertant B.Des
Subscribe to our newsletter
for weekly blog updates:
Do you think you might be autistic and/or ADHD?
Try the Autism Spectrum Quotient or the RAADS–R;
or the ASRS-5 for ADHD—they are the most widely used and empirically validated
tests that can give an indication of whether you might be autistic or AuDHD
AUTISM QUOTIENT
50 statements
The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is probably the most commonly used screening
tool for autism. However, some of the items are a bit dated, in which case we
provided corrections and supplementation to aid you in taking the test
RAADS–R
80 statements
The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale–Revised (RAADS–R) was developed to
identify autistic people who “escape diagnosis” due to subclinical presentations
of autism (usually due to their ability to mask autistic proclivities)
ASRS-5
6 questions
The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale for DSM-5 (ASRS-5) is a self-report screening
scale for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. It’s the
updated version of the ASRS v1.1
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You might also want to test how much you
mask your autistic traits, using the CAT-Q. Or try one
of autistic people’s favorite tests: the Aspie Quiz
CAT-Q
25 statements
The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire gives a measure of how much you
camouflage your autistic proclivities. Note also that higher scores on the CAT-Q
can also account for lower scores on other autism tests
ASPIE QUIZ
121 questions
The Aspie Quiz is less validated by research, but shows some significant
correlations, and the diagram it generates contains valuable insights. Many
autistic people consider the Aspie Quiz and the CAT-Q to be their favorite
autism tests
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AUTISM TESTS
Also, have a look at the various other tests on our Tests page
A JOKE WITH SOME TRUTH TO IT:
The willingness to take all or a multitude
of tests may itself be indicative of autism.
We took quite a few of them, in any case
STRENGTHS
Did you know that autistic people have certain abilities beyond the range
experienced by neurotypicals?
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KRYPTONITES
Every superhero has their Kryptonite; similarly, some of our abilities have some
drawbacks as well
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HELLO!
We are Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht ND RP, an autistic naturopathic doctor,
registered psychotherapist, and an autism researcher with a Masters of Science
in Applied Psychology (cum laude); and Eva Silvertant, an AuDHD, award-winning
graphic designer, illustrator, type designer, and autism researcher, with a
Masters
in Psychology in completion (2025)
You might call us an Autism Spectrum Duo!
Embrace Autism is our effort to bring you research
and experience-based autism content; to help you
better understand yourself, empower yourself, embrace
your advantages, and overcome your challenges
Look at the About page to learn more about
who we are and what our mission is
Explore our website and browse our blog
to start learning more about yourself
or your loved one!
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AUTISM SPECTRUM DIFFERENCE:
A neurodevelopmental difference characterized by alterations in social
functioning, hypersensitivity to stimuli, repetitive behaviors, and deep
interests—often combined with advanced cognitive & perceptive abilities
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WHAT IS AUTISTIC
SAVANT SYNDROME?
Savant syndrome is a condition characterized by mental disabilities combined
with exceptional abilities—usually related to memory. Although rare, a
disproportionate 1 in 10 autistic people are savants! Read more
IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN AUTISM
AND GIFTEDNESS?
A link has been found between autism and high intelligence; estimated rates of
intellectual giftedness in autistic children is 0.7–2%, compared to up to 1% in
the general public. Some researchers regard autism as a “disorder of high
intelligence.” Read more
ARE AUTISTIC
FEMALES RARE?
Autistic females are not actually rare. But since autism presents differently in
females, many are misdiagnosed or remain undiagnosed. What was thought to be a
4:1 male-to-female ratio of autism, is now predicted to be closer to
2:1—possibly even 1:1! Read more
DO AUTISTIC PEOPLE
LACK EMPATHY?
It is a damaging myth that autistic people lack empathy. We can be highly
empathetic, but may not always sense the socially appropriate way to communicate
it. Additionally, displays of empathy may be delayed until a situation is made
salient to us. Read more
WHY IS ROUTINE IMPORTANT
TO AUTISTIC PEOPLE?
Routine provides a framework to make things controlled and manageable; it gives
us something we can rely on in a predominantly unpredictable world. An
interrupted routine can disrupt our entire schedule, as we have to
reconsider/reassess everything. Read more
WHAT IS AN AUTISTIC MELTDOWN & SHUTDOWN?
When we are triggered by social stress, a meltdown can ensue, which can resemble
a tantrum. A shutdown is a response to social triggers or sensory overload,
after which the person becomes unresponsive, and has to rest in order to
recharge. Read more
EMBRACE AUTISM
I can EMBRACE who I am
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or I can REJECT who I am
I can see myself having SUPER POWERS
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or I can see myself having SYMPTOMS
I can TAME my Kryptonites
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or I can DROWN in my challenges
I can CHERISH my uniqueness
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or DISOWN my peculiarities
I can UTILIZE my cognitive abilities
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or let my sensitivities OVERPOWER me
I can see what is GREAT about who I am
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or I can LOATHE who I am
How I choose to perceive myself
affects my life, other autistic people,
and people’s perceptions of autism.
Whatever I choose, I will still have autism. Therefore I choose to EMBRACE
AUTISM, be a SUPERHERO, TAME, CHERISH, UTILIZE, and see what is GREAT about me.
EMBRACE AUTISM
I can EMBRACE who I am;
or I can REJECT who I am
I can see myself having STRENGTHS;
or I can see myself having SYMPTOMS
I can TAME my Kryptonites;
or I can DROWN in my challenges
I can CHERISH my uniqueness;
or DISOWN my peculiarities
I can UTILIZE my cognitive abilities;
or let my sensitivities OVERPOWER me
I can see what is GREAT about who I am;
or I can LOATHE who I am
How I choose to perceive myself affects my life, other autistic people, and
people’s perceptions of autism.
Whatever I choose, I will still have autism. Therefore I choose to EMBRACE
AUTISM, and TAME, CHERISH, UTILIZE, and see what is GREAT about me!
HIGHLIGHTS
Below is a selection of articles from our autism blog.
Have a read to get a taste of the content we offer!
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ALEXITHYMIA
Alexithymia or emotional blindness is so common among autistics (40–70%) that
it’s commonly mistaken for autism itself.
Find out what alexithymia is and how it presents itself in autism. Read more
OVERWHELM
Autistic people can get overwhelmed at times. Here I describe my experience of
3 types of overwhelm relating to autism:
a sensory overload, a meltdown,
and a shutdown. Read more
MELTDOWNS
To remain regulated and functioning,
we need to be able to dissipate stress.
When this is not done effectively, it can have an explosive result, leading to a
meltdown
or a (consequent) shutdown. Read more
PTSD
PTSD is very common in autism,
as the autistic brain has difficulty
bringing information from one hemisphere
to the other, which makes it difficult to
process trauma. Read more
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Embrace Autism recognizes and acknowledges the traditional lands of the
Indigenous peoples across Ontario. From the lands of the Anishinaabe to the
Attawandaron and Haudenosaunee, these lands surrounding the Great Lakes are
steeped in First Nations history. We are in solidarity with Indigenous brothers
and sisters to honour and respect Mother Earth. We acknowledge and give
gratitude for the wisdom of the Grandfathers and the four winds that carry the
spirits of our ancestors that walked this land before us. Embrace Autism is
located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We
acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation—the Treaty
holders—for being stewards of this traditional territory.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Embrace Autism recognizes and acknowledges the traditional lands of the
Indigenous peoples across Ontario. From the lands of the Anishinaabe to the
Attawandaron and Haudenosaunee, these lands surrounding the Great Lakes are
steeped in First Nations history.
We are in solidarity with Indigenous brothers and sisters to honour and respect
Mother Earth. We acknowledge and give gratitude for the wisdom of the
Grandfathers and the four winds that carry the spirits of our ancestors that
walked this land before us.
Embrace Autism is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas
of the Credit. We acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First
Nation—the Treaty holders—for being stewards of this traditional territory.
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Embrace Autism
Copyright © 2018–2024
Privacy policy | Terms & Conditions
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Also find us on:
P Q
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Website design:
Web development:
Eva Silvertant
Quinn Rusnell