The Hidden Faces of Autism in Women
An insightful look at how autism often goes undiagnosed in women due to social masking and outdated stereotypes.
An insightful look at how autism often goes undiagnosed in women due to social masking and outdated stereotypes.
Explore the reasons behind delayed diagnosis and how awareness is starting to shift for adult women on the spectrum.
I’ve diagnosed unrecognized autistic women for ten years and worked with them in therapy. These women are often successfully employed and married or with partners. They might have children and be involved in working with schools on their children’s behalf. Some might have struggled in jobs or relationships but can’t put their finger on why. What they have in common is their sense of being different, of never having fit in.
They often have diagnoses of anxiety disorders, depression, or ADHD, but they feel that there’s something missing, some part of themselves that’s unexplained.
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Navigating the World of Autism Diagnosis
"For many women, getting a diagnosis is life-changing.
Self-compassion requires
self-understanding"