Life on the Autism Spectrum - A Guide for Girls and Women - McKibbin Karen
Why is Autism Spectrum Disorder so misunderstood in girls and women and why do so many go under the radar without the support that they need? This practical guide explains the unique issues that…
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Why is Autism Spectrum Disorder so misunderstood in girls and women and why do so many go under the radar without the support that they need? This practical guide explains the unique issues that affect females with autism and provides tools and strategies that girls, women and their families can use in day-to-day life.Following the story of Alison, a girl diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, through both childhood and adulthood, we get an inside view of the challenges that girls and women with autism face. Straightforward information and advice is provided on key topics including:social skills and communicationhow to overcome bullyingsensory issues and food sensitivitythe need for routineperceptions of genderand physiological changes.Essential reading for parents of daughters on the spectrum, as well as girls and women who carry the