Send us a textIn this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leading to misdiagnosis, late diagnosis or even a lack of diagnosis.We're joined by two expert voices - Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psychologist and chief clinical officer at Options Autism - as we break down what you need to know to help your autistic girls thrive.In part 1, we delve into:Why autistic traits can be missed in girlsMasking and the impact that it can haveWhat signs to look forAdvocating for your daughterStratgies to support the development of social skillsAnd don't forget to join us for part 2, as we continue the conversation including how autism can also bring with it enormous potential.For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin or YouTube
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