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Hendrickx Jess
Women And Girls On The Autism Spectrum Second Edition Understanding Life Experiences From Early Childhood To Old Age
Women And Girls On The Autism Spectrum Second Edition Understanding Life Experiences From Early Childhood To Old Age
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Description: The difference that being female makes to the diagnosis life and experiences of an autistic person is hugely significant. In this widely expanded second edition Sarah Hendrickx combines the latest research with personal stories from girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their feelings thoughts and experiences at each stage of their lives. Outlining the likely impact will be for autistic women and girls throughout their lifespan Hendrickx surveys everything from diagnosis childhood education adolescence friendships and sexuality to employment pregnancy parenting and aging. With up - to - date content on masking diagnosis later in life and a new focus on trans and non - binary voices as well as a deeper dive into specific health and wellbeing implications including menopause PCOS Hypermobility/ Ehlers - Danlos autistic burnout and alexithymia this is an invaluable companion for professionals as well as a guiding light for autistic women to understand and interpret their own experience in context.
Title: Women And Girls On The Autism Spectrum Second Edition Understanding Life Experiences From Early Childhood To Old Age
Author(s): Hendrickx Jess
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Barcode: 9781805010692
Pages: 368 Pages, N/A
Publication Date: 1/18/2024
Category: Coping With Disability
Description: The difference that being female makes to the diagnosis life and experiences of an autistic person is hugely significant. In this widely expanded second edition Sarah Hendrickx combines the latest research with personal stories from girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their feelings thoughts and experiences at each stage of their lives. Outlining the likely impact will be for autistic women and girls throughout their lifespan Hendrickx surveys everything from diagnosis childhood education adolescence friendships and sexuality to employment pregnancy parenting and aging. With up - to - date content on masking diagnosis later in life and a new focus on trans and non - binary voices as well as a deeper dive into specific health and wellbeing implications including menopause PCOS Hypermobility/ Ehlers - Danlos autistic burnout and alexithymia this is an invaluable companion for professionals as well as a guiding light for autistic women to understand and interpret their own experience in context.
Title: Women And Girls On The Autism Spectrum Second Edition Understanding Life Experiences From Early Childhood To Old Age
Author(s): Hendrickx Jess
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Barcode: 9781805010692
Pages: 368 Pages, N/A
Publication Date: 1/18/2024
Category: Coping With Disability