Intro to Autism in Women/Girls

Please note: This is a 2022 podcast – currently in process of re-applying for 2023 accreditation

We are joined today by Sarah Hendricks, author of Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age.

We take a look at some of the ways ASD presents differently in women/girls – which has largely gone unresearched and unreported until recently. We explore some of the common difficulties faced by women/girls on the spectrum, and some of the ways we can best journey with these clients.

Resources:

  1. Scottish Autism Right Click Programme for Women and Girls – free online programme (see https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/support-professionals/women-and-girls-professional-resources)
  2. National Autistic Society Clinicians (Module for Women and Girls) see https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/professional-development/training-and-conferences/online/women-and-girls
  3. Autsic Blogger – see www.autistrhi.com
  4. Rosie King TED talk : see https://www.ted.com/speakers/rosie_king
  5. Dr Judith Gould – : The Diagnosis of women and girls on the autism spectrum presentation : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USlS8me8pB0
  6. Autistic Girls: Mini Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17AEPbARr90

References:

Hull, L., Petrides, K.V. & Mandy, W. (2020) The Female Autism Phenotype and Camouflaging: a Narrative Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 7, 306–317. Retrieved from : https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-020-00197-9

NAS South Hampshire  (2019) Social and Personal Relationships on the Autism Spectrum Hendrickx, S. 1 May 2019.  Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Ifwh2QcE8

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