Girls and autism: educational, family and personal perspectives

"Oftenght of as a primarily 'male' disorder, girls with autism have long gone unidentified, unnoticed, unheard and unsupported -- sometimes with devastating social and mental health consequences. As current research reveals a much more balanced male-to-female ratio in autism, this boo...

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Weitere Verfasser: Carpenter, Barry (HerausgeberIn), Happé, Francesca (HerausgeberIn), Egerton, Jo (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Abingdon, Oxon Routledge 2019
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Zusammenfassung:"Oftenght of as a primarily 'male' disorder, girls with autism have long gone unidentified, unnoticed, unheard and unsupported -- sometimes with devastating social and mental health consequences. As current research reveals a much more balanced male-to-female ratio in autism, this book provides crucial insight into autistic girls' experiences, helping professionals to recognize, understand, support and teach them effectively. Drawing on the latest research findings, chapters consider why girls have been historically overlooked by traditional diagnostic interpretations, identifying behaviours that may be particular to girls, and exploring the 'camouflaging' that can make the diagnosis of autistic girls more difficult. Chapters emphasize both the challenges and advantages of autism and take a multidisciplinary approach to encompass contributions from autistic girls and women, their family members, teachers, psychologists and other professionals. The result is an invaluable source of first-hand insights, knowledge and strategies, which will enable those living or working with girls on the autism spectrum to provide more informed and effective support. Giving voice to the experiences, concerns, needs and hopes of girls on the autism spectrum, this much-needed text will provide parents, teachers and other professionals with essential information to help them support and teach autistic girls more effectively."--
Beschreibung:Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 05, 2019)
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xx, 193 pages)
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