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The Female Profile of Autism: A Guide to Clinical Assessment
Autism in women and girls is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. This comprehensive guide offers a clinical definition and clinical criteria for Autism as well as case studies illustrating the autistic female experience.
Written for professionals and autistic women alike, the female profile of autism is demystified and associated subjects including sexuality, relationships, professional life and routes to diagnosis are explored including a lived-experience case study by Annyck Martin. In addition, an assessment questionnaire is provided, tailored specifically to the diagnosis of autism in women. Each question is supported by clinical commentary from Autism experts Tony Attwood, Isabelle Henault, Valentina Pasin and Bruno Wicker to help the reader interpret answers and reach informed conclusions.
By providing extensive oversight of the characteristics common to autism in women, this comprehensive book sets itself out as an essential tool for both self and clinical diagnosis.
Written for professionals and autistic women alike, the female profile of autism is demystified and associated subjects including sexuality, relationships, professional life and routes to diagnosis are explored including a lived-experience case study by Annyck Martin. In addition, an assessment questionnaire is provided, tailored specifically to the diagnosis of autism in women. Each question is supported by clinical commentary from Autism experts Tony Attwood, Isabelle Henault, Valentina Pasin and Bruno Wicker to help the reader interpret answers and reach informed conclusions.
By providing extensive oversight of the characteristics common to autism in women, this comprehensive book sets itself out as an essential tool for both self and clinical diagnosis.
204 pages, Paperback
Published April 21, 2025
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March 24, 2026
A psychologists guidance for patients and clinicians trying to spot female autism.
With suggestions of other books and charities. Not to mention personal stories and research studies.
It is clear and full clarity. Covering the overlap in autism in women, eating disorders and bi sexuality. The overlap with men and boys in autism. How it often presents as anxiety and interests of obsessive nature such as reading and art. The relationship difficulties (Both platonic and romantic in nature) and support strategies. Sexuality and risks of those who are women with autism and experiences of sexual abuse.
A short but dense with knowledge in the psychological content. Update to date as was released last year in 2025. This book has a international lens.
With suggestions of other books and charities. Not to mention personal stories and research studies.
It is clear and full clarity. Covering the overlap in autism in women, eating disorders and bi sexuality. The overlap with men and boys in autism. How it often presents as anxiety and interests of obsessive nature such as reading and art. The relationship difficulties (Both platonic and romantic in nature) and support strategies. Sexuality and risks of those who are women with autism and experiences of sexual abuse.
A short but dense with knowledge in the psychological content. Update to date as was released last year in 2025. This book has a international lens.
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