Girls and autism : educational, family and personal perspectives
2019
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Often thought of as a predominantly 'male' disorder, autism has long gone unidentified, unnoticed and unsupported in girls - sometimes with devastating consequences for their social and mental well-being. 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 recognise, understand, support and teach them effectively. Drawing on the latest research findings, chapters consider why girls have historically been overlooked by traditional diagnostic approaches, identifying behaviours that may be particular to girls, and exploring the 'camouflaging' that can make the diagnosis of autistic girls more difficult.
Main title:
Girls and autism : educational, family and personal perspectives / edited by Barry Carpenter, Francesca Happé and Jo Egerton.
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Imprint:
London : Routledge, 2019.
Collation:
xx, 193 pages ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780815377269 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1946586