WOMEN AND GIRLS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO LATE OLD AGE 2ND EDITION

Discover the fascinating world of women and girls on the autism spectrum. This book is not only a compendium of knowledge, but also an inspiring journey through the lives of neurodiverse individuals. Learn about their unique experiences, challenges and successes. Understand how masking symptoms affects their daily functioning and how to support them in a neurotypical world.

• New edition of the bestseller by Sarah Hendrickx
• In-depth analysis of the female experience of neurodiversity
• Practical advice on recognizing subtle signs of autism
• Detailed discussion of key aspects of functioning of women with ASD
• Inspiring stories and insightful observations
• Current research and information on eating problems
• Tips on how to lead a fulfilling life in a neurotypical reality

Sarah Hendrickx, based on her own experiences and the accounts of many autistic women, sheds new light on the specifics of autism in females. The author shows how difficulties in diagnosis and masking symptoms affect daily life, social relationships, gender identity and sexuality. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for specialists, families and anyone interested in the topic of neurodiversity.

The Jagiellonian University Press presents the second, updated edition of this important publication. You will find the latest research, a chapter on eating problems and practical advice on how to cope in a neurotypical world. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand and support women and girls on the autism spectrum.

Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum is not only a compendium of knowledge, but also an inspiring read full of personal stories and insightful observations. Sarah Hendrickx's book is an excellent source of information about the autism spectrum in girls and women. It is a necessary publication for autistic girls of all ages, and for adult women discovering the autism spectrum in themselves, it can be groundbreaking. The author combines in it the roles of specialist, researcher and self-advocate. The new edition is a must-read!

When I started working with autistic children 18 years ago, I had at my disposal literature describing mainly cases of boys. It was on the basis of their observations that diagnostic criteria for autism were developed for decades. There were few books about autistic girls. Girls, especially those without intellectual disabilities, had no chance of receiving a diagnosis. Sarah Hendrickx's book puts autistic women in the foreground, from their childhood to their old age. It was created not only as a compendium of knowledge for specialists and those interested in the topic, but above all to support autistic women and give them a voice.