Recognizing Autism in Women and Girls: When it has been hidden well
Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, "Recognizing Autism in Women and Girls: When it has been hidden well"
English | ISBN: 194917784X | 2022 | 216 pages | PDF | 8 MB
English | ISBN: 194917784X | 2022 | 216 pages | PDF | 8 MB
Autism has long been considered a boys' condition, but there is more to this story. The truth is, autism looks different in women and girls. They're much better at "pretending to be normal" by masking their autistic characteristics.
How can we look behind the mask to recognize autism, when it has been so well camouflaged? Recognizing Autism in Women and Girls: When It Has Been Hidden Well provides the perspective needed to see how autism manifests in gendered ways, allowing for a more accurate diagnosis.
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