Women & Girls with Autism
Some people describe the rising number of autism diagnosis as an epidemic, but what if it's not an epidemic at all? What if we're only now beginning to recognize the girls and women who were there all along overlooked because their autism didn't fit the male mold? And the truth is, it isn't just that autistic girls present differently, it's also about how we see them.
Studies show that even when girls display symptoms as severe as boys, they're far less likely to receive a diagnosis. Their struggles are misread through a psychological lens as personality flaws, emotional instability, or character defects. This double invisibility and presentation and perception. Is why so many autistic girls and women are passed over, and it's why this conversation is so necessary.
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Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Studies show that even when girls display symptoms as severe as boys, they're far less likely to receive a diagnosis. Their struggles are misread through a psychological lens as personality flaws, emotional instability, or character defects. This double invisibility and presentation and perception is why so many autistic girls and women are passed over, and it's why this conversation is so necessary. Welcome to our conversation.