Girls and Autism: Educational, Family and Personal Perspectives

Girls with autism have been overlooked and unsupported, which can have devastating consequences for their social and mental well-being. This book provides insight into their experiences and helps professionals recognize, understand, support, and teach them effectively. It emphasizes the challenges and advantages of autism and takes a multidisciplinary approach to encompass contributions from autistic girls and women, their family members, teachers, psychologists, and other professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 18 February 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Autism, a condition that is frequently perceived as predominantly affecting males, has for a long time gone unnoticed, unsupported, and undiagnosed in girls. This can have severe consequences for their social and mental well-being, often leading to isolation, difficulties in communication, and limited opportunities for growth. However, recent research has revealed a more balanced male-to-female ratio in autism, highlighting the need for increased awareness, understanding, and support for autistic girls.

In this book, we delve into the experiences of autistic girls, providing crucial insights for professionals who work with them. We explore why girls have historically been overlooked by traditional diagnostic approaches, identifying behaviors that may be unique to girls and discussing the challenges that can make diagnosing autistic girls more complex. We also emphasize the strengths and unique abilities of autistic girls and take a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating contributions from autistic girls, women, their families, teachers, psychologists, and other professionals.

The result is an invaluable resource that offers first-hand insights, knowledge, and strategies for those living or working with girls on the autism spectrum. It provides parents, teachers, and other professionals with essential information to help them support and teach autistic girls more effectively. By giving voice to the experiences, concerns, needs, and hopes of girls on the autism spectrum, this text aims to empower them and promote their inclusion in society.

In conclusion, autism is not solely a male disorder, and girls with autism deserve recognition, support, and understanding. This book provides a valuable contribution to the field, shedding light on the experiences of autistic girls and offering practical guidance for professionals working with them. By fostering a greater awareness and understanding of autism in girls, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for them to thrive and reach their full potential.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 173 x 245 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815377269