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Autism is a neurological disorder that how a person interacts with the world around them, according to the Center of Disease Control and Preven- tion. Common stereotypes show autism as mainly boys. In fact, boys diagnosed as autistic are at a 4 to1 ratio compared to girls, according to the Na- tional Institute of Mental Health. How- ever, autism might be underdiagnosed in women, especially adult women. A study published in 2020 in the of Autism and Developmental found that almost 5.5 million American adults are autistic, which is equivalent to the population of South Carolina.
More adult women have been diag- nosed on the autism spectrum in recent years, however, as women present their autism than men. A 2022 study in the journal conclud- ed that the true female ratio could be 3 men to every 4 women, and that 80 per- cent of females remain undiagnosed with autism at the start of adulthood. Kristin McCoy, executive vice presi- dent of intensive intellectual and devel- opmental disability services at Damar Services, said that it can be more chal- lenging for people who are assigned female at birth to be diagnosed as autis- tic in general. Damar focuses on provid- ing services to people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. can be more skilled in kind of masking some of the social McCoy said.
Traits of autism that can show in boys, according to the Mayo Clinic, in- clude poor eye contact, having food preferences, developing routines and having odd moving pat- terns. Some of these characteristics of au- tism in females include sensory sensi- tivity that can overstimulate an autistic person, to tasks, repeti- tive behaviors such as and understanding and respon- ding social cues. Stimming is the repetition of physi- cal movements such as hand or rocking. McCoy also explained some of the characteristics related to autism could also be misdiagnosed as ADHD or that person could be considered more so- cially reserved than have social impair- ments that would meet the criteria for testing. Geddes has some of these character- istics and said her masking these char- acteristics eventually led her to burnout and a mental breakdown.
just seemed like I would try so hard, and it just Ged- des said. was experiencing things that before I felt like I could handle OK, but it was just becoming Eventually, she asked her mental- health provider for a referral for an au- tism diagnosis. After her diagnosis, Geddes said she was able to authenti- cally present herself to everyone and not mask her autistic characteristics and give herself grace for her own per- sonal shortcomings. A 2020 study in the journal interviewed 11 autistic females about their experiences of being diagnosed as an adult. All participants reported mov- ing toward a place of self-acceptance af- ter their diagnosis with some saying it made sense of their identity as autistic people through learning more about au- tism.
The study also found that these au- tistic females had a new and increased sense of agency, allowing them to make sense of their own life experiences. McCoy said that even though there are a lot of stereotypes, it is important for people with autism to remember that they are not or less than anybody else. think really critical that people recognize that they view it as a weakness because a lot of strength in a McCoy said. Since her diagnosis, all of children have been diagnosed with au- tism as well. The experience has compelled her to write a book to educate peo- ple about autism and neurodiversity in general.
The book, titled Okay: Wired is available through online retailers. can identify with my kids and their struggles through academics and so- she said. Autism Continued from Page 1A think really critical that people recognize that they view it as a weakness because a lot of strength in a Kristin McCoy executive vice president of intensive intellectual and developmental disability services at Damar Services LAFAYETTE, Ind. Levi Josamason Foster told investigators he decided to perform a sex act on a woman whom he was talking to on April 17, so he opened her car door and tried to pull her pants, according to prosecutors. The woman fought back, and her as- sailant walked away, according to a wit- ness and prosecutors.
Foster, 38, of the 1000 block of North Seventh Street in Lafayette, admitted to talking with the woman about 5:30 p.m. April as she sat in her car outside a business on Union Street, according to prosecutors. He said he decided to per- form a sex act on the woman, which is when he opened her car door and as- saulted her, according to prosecutors. Prosecutors charged Foster on Wednesday with attempted rape, at- tempted sexual battery and battery. Be- cause of Foster's prior convictions for thefts, robbery and battery, prosecu- tors also a sentence-enhancing charge of being a habitual Police arrested Foster on April 18, and he remains incarcerated at the Tip- pecanoe County Jail in lieu of bond.
Reach Ron Wilkins at rwil- Follow on Twitter: Lafayette man charged with attempted rape for assault on Union Street Ron Wilkins Lafayette Journal Courier USA TODAY NETWORK NASHVILLE, Tenn. The United Methodist Church will bear the same name after May 3, but in many ways will be an entirely new denomination. The UMC General Conference is gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, to decide on legislation expected to shape the long-term future of the na- largest mainline Protestant de- nomination following a historic splin- tering. About a quarter of U.S.-based churches in the largely Nashville, Ten- nessee-based UMC left the denomina- tion, or between 2019- 2023 following disagreements over theology and church policy including dealing with rights. This UMC General Conference, which meets every four years, merely reassembling a disoriented church body.
creating something entirely new. This conference, which runs through May 3, is entering uncharted territory as the denomination deliber- ates potential solutions to its current It will be the and major test of a new model of cooperation, both in how United Methodists operate ministries and interact with one anoth- er across regional and ideological di- vides. There have been at least seven pre- vious splits and schisms in the Meth- odist church of a similar scale and con- sequence to the present splintering, such as the emergence of new denom- inations. might say an honest exami- nation of the people called Methodist show that we split more often than we come back said Ashley Bog- gan head of the UMC General Commission on Archives History, in a video produced for a series on splits and separations. this might sound a bit disheartening, it also pro- vides room for new But many of those previous splits were only between Methodists in the U.S.
Many revolved around a dispute slavery that the Civil War and federal law ultimately did more to resolve than church policy did. unprece- dented about the present splintering is the high-wire act between the shifting stance on rights in the U.S. church versus the cultural and legal conservatism among United Method- ists outside the U.S. The UMC General Conference is ex- pected to face competing proposals, one to expand a policy allowing churches outside the U.S. to and the other aims to prevent further splintering.
That latter proposal, called regionalization, elevates the authority and autonomy of regional United Methodist bodies outside the U.S., en- abling those bodies to enforce policies on rights than the American church. Unlike most previous general con- ferences, the battle over rights will be somewhat secondary to the de- liberations about the future of the in- ternational church. Decisions on historic proposals to remove restrictions are still up for debate, but their success will largely depend on the outcome of the regionalization proposal. Noticeable changes might soon fol- low depending on what the UMC Gen- eral Conference decides. Regional United Methodist bodies in the U.S.
are set to meet this summer. Pending the UMC General Confer- budget approval, jurisdictional conferences comprised of groupings of annual conferences will decide whether to reduce, maintain, or in- crease the number of bishops. Due to proposed cuts to a fund that pays salaries, many jurisdic- tional conferences are expected not to add new bishops to replace outgoing ones. United Methodist Church enters uncharted territory General Conference will decide legislation to shape long-term future Liam Adams Nashville Tennessean USA TODAY NETWORK TENNESSEE New York appeals court overturns 2020 rape conviction A New York appeals court has over- turned embattled Hollywood producer Harvey 2020 rape conviction, after that the judge for the trial hand- ed down improper rul- ings. The case, which helped popularize the movement and spurred a reckoning in the entertain- ment industry, began in 2017 and led to a wave of allegations against the 72- year-old movie mogul.
The 2020 rape conviction led to a 23-year prison sen- tence for Weinstein. The New York court ordered a new trial for Weinstein, who will remain in a California prison due to a 2022 convic- tion for rape, which led to a 16-year sen- tence. USA TODAY has reached out to reps for comment. daughter criticizes fan response to divorce The news of Gerry Turner and The- resa divorce hit many people by surprise, and daughter Angie has taken to Instagram to weigh in on the backlash her family has received since the couple announced their di- vorce on Morning ear- lier this month. no surprise the news of my Dad and Theresa choosing to split has sparked a range of emotions and opin- she wrote on Instagram.
love how invested people were in the show, what an experience to have you along for the has been disheartening is the level of rage and cruelty that our family has been met with. My Dad and The- resa are kind, good people that made this decision for them, on one An- gie wrote. kindly urge everyone to re- member that behind every story, there are real people with real The couple participated in the season of Golden and were married on live television in Janu- ary with the other contestants in attendance. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS USA TODAY NETWORK Weinstein.
