Marsh, Wendela Whitcomb

Recognizing Autism in Women and Girls: When it has been hidden well

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ISBN 13:: 9781949177848
author:: Marsh, Wendela Whitcomb
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Future Horizons Incorporated
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 277
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.15 kg
Genre:: Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Children with Special Needs,
Condition:: New
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Autism has long been associated with boys, but the reality is more complex. In women and girls, autism often presents differently, with individuals better at "masking" their autistic traits. Recognizing Autism in Women and Girls: When It Has Been Hidden Well offers a fresh perspective on autism, highlighting its unique manifestations in females. By exploring the diagnostic process and sharing personal stories, Dr. Marsh provides a more accurate understanding of autism in women and girls. The book delves into the diagnostic manual, highlighting feminine presentations, and introduces "Seven Fictional Female Figures" who have been misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms with other conditions. It also includes a "Behind the Mask" section, offering helpful questions to aid professionals in recognizing autism, even when it has been successfully masked. Furthermore, each chapter features "In Her Own Words" stories from autistic women, sharing their journeys from masking to diagnosis and the significance of being recognized for who they truly are. By shedding light on the complexities of autism in women and girls, this book aims to empower individuals to stop hiding behind a mask and unlock their potential for success.

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