Women have autism?
Girls and women can have Autism. Females with Autism are often undiagnosed due to their ‘unusual’ and non-typical Autism presentation. Some may have been misdiagnosed with Personality Disorder, Eating Disorder or Bi Polar Disorder. Some individuals will have a dual diagnosis of 2 or more conditions.
Females living with Autism need specific support on understanding their body (especially during puberty and periods), to develop strategies to manage their self care and learn how to protect themselves from being vulnerable in society.
People living with Autism need support to overcome their anxieties and to develop independent living and communication skills so that they can fulfil their potential.