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Sharon Kaye O’Connor in the Media
“The discovery of autistic identity can open a doorway to connecting to the greater autistic and neurodivergent community, where one may find that they have so many qualities in common with others — traits they might not have even known were autism-related.”
— Sharon Kaye O’Connor, LCSW, as featured in Verywell Mind
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Sharon has been quoted as an autism and mental health expert by national publications.
Articles Featuring Sharon
Expert commentary from Sharon on autism, neurodiversity, sensory needs, burnout and mental health.
SCARY MOMMY
What’s Pathological Demand Avoidance? Parents of “Defiant” Kids, Pay Attention
by Deirdre Kaye
NEWSWEEK
Family & Parenting
THE U.S. SUN
The 8 Signs of Autism in Women That Most People Miss
by Isabel Shaw & Terri-Ann Williams
HEALTH DIGEST
These Are the Most Common Signs of Autism in Women and Research Says You Probably Don’t Realize Them
by Erin Marie
VERYWELL MIND
What’s It Like to Be Diagnosed With Autism as an Adult? New Research Takes a Closer Look
by Krystal Jagoo
VERYWELL MIND
Autistic Individuals More Likely to Self-Medicate for Mental Health Symptoms
by Krystal Jagoo
VERYWELL MIND
New Research Highlights Key Differences Among Autistic Boys and Girls
by Krystal Jagoo
POPSUGAR
What Is “Brain Flossing,” and Does It Have Anything to Do With Neurodiversity?
by Lauren Mazzo
AUTISM PARENTING MAGAZINE
Autism and Gender Dysphoria: 5.7% of Autistic Children Struggle With Gender Identity
by Emily Ansell Elfer
Media and Speaking Enquiries
Journalists, podcast hosts and event organisers can reach Sharon about autism, autistic burnout, neurodiversity and holistic mental health. Her book, Healing Autistic Burnout, is published by New Harbinger.