Recognizing Autism in Women & Girls
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Jennifer Groberg
About this listen
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 & Girls provides the perspective needed to see how autism manifests in gendered ways allowing for a more accurate diagnosis. In addition to describing each point in the diagnostic manual to include feminine presentations, Dr. Marsh has created “Five Fictional Female Figures” who've been misdiagnosed because they also display symptoms of other similar conditions. She describes their behaviors, both obvious and hidden, from early childhood to adulthood, and demonstrates how these behaviors meet diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. The "Behind the Mask" section provides helpful questions to ask during the autism assessment process to allow the professional to recognize autism, even when it has been successfully masked.
In addition, each chapter contains "In Her Own Words", written by autistic women who describe their personal journeys from masking to diagnosis and what it means to them. Being recognized at last for who they truly are frees autistic women to stop hiding behind a mask and begin opening doors to success.
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- SBear
- 26-09-22
Clear, consise, informative
Well written and performed.
Comprehensive and accessible.
Enlightening.
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- LIGA
- 09-09-24
Awareness of the problem
This was my first book on autism and of course I found it super useful and informative but mainly from aspect- do I really have Autism!!! As for specific knowledge for an individual I felt very confused so why so different situations are under one umbrella. How does it all sit together. What help should I seek for myself apart from getting an assessment. What are the steps I can take to stop the burnout and start living with acceptance but not feel lonely. So after this book you get ‘Unmasked’ but that’s about it.
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- RELodge
- 17-05-24
Thoroughly informative
I loved this audiobook. I've recently been diagnosed AuDHD and have been enjoying discovering others stories. This book is super informative and eye opening for anyone wanting to delve deeper into how autism presents in women and girls, whether for yourself, a friend or family member, or a client.
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