I walk into the room and feel like people are looking at me.
The majority are good, caring, exhausted parents who are trying their best …
A Guide to Mental Health Issues in Girls and Young Women on the Autism Spectrum: Diagnosis, Intervention and Family Support
This book addresses the specific mental health needs of girls and young women with autism spectrum disorder (Autism). Looking at the ways autism presents differently in girls than in boys, and the mental health conditions that occur most frequently in girls with Autism, this is the essential guide for clinicians and educators on tailoring interventions and support to meet girls’ needs.
Describing the current assessment process for autism diagnosis, the book explains why girls are under-
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