by Rudy Simone · 2010
Addresses the female autism phenotype through first-person accounts; essential for clinicians assessing women and girls.
Best for: Women and girls on the spectrum and clinicians seeking to understand the female autism presentation.
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Addresses the female autism phenotype through first-person accounts; essential for clinicians assessing women and girls.
Simone draws on many women's stories to map how autism looks in girls and women. Pairs with our assessment work for women who have been overlooked.
Best for: Women and girls on the spectrum and clinicians seeking to understand the female autism presentation.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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