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Life on the autism spectrum : a guide for girls and women / Karen McKibbin ; foreword by Tony Attwood.

By: McKibbin, Karen.
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016Copyright date: 2016Description: 168 pages ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781849057479.Subject(s): AUTISM | GIRLS | WOMEN | LIFE SKILLSGenre/Form: Life skills guides.
Contents:
Foreword by Dr Tony Attwood. - Introduction. - 1. The social world and communication. - 2. Bullying. - 3. Food selectivity and sensory issues. - 4. Special interests, abilities, routines and rituals. - 5. Gender labelling. - 6. Puberty and menopause. - 7. Closing chapter. - Further reading.
Summary: 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. - AMAZON.com
List(s) this item appears in: Women on the spectrum. March 2023 | Teen programme- Explore May 2021 | Autistic girls and women. Updated Feb 2024
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Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-162) and index.

Foreword by Dr Tony Attwood. - Introduction. - 1. The social world and communication. - 2. Bullying. - 3. Food selectivity and sensory issues. - 4. Special interests, abilities, routines and rituals. - 5. Gender labelling. - 6. Puberty and menopause. - 7. Closing chapter. - Further reading.

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. - AMAZON.com

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