Getting help with autism
Autism advice for girls
These organisations, articles and videos can help if you want support, practical information, or a better understanding of how autism can present in women and girls. They include peer support, training, research, personal experiences and documentaries, so you can choose the type of help or information that works best for you.
Support groups and community pages
- Aspire: The Female Autism Network. This group is run by a small, diverse group of adults in the North West of England, including autistic women, parents and professionals who work in this field.
- Aspire Facebook page. This page offers online support for autistic people, family members, friends, professionals and anyone who wants to learn more about autism. The group aims to raise awareness of how autism can present in females by creating and sharing resources and insights.
- Autistic Women's Association Facebook page. This page and private Facebook support group aim to offer support and education to autistic women, and to parents and carers around the world.
Information, training and articles
- National Autistic Society guide to autism and gender identity. This guide has helpful information.
- National Autistic Society training and e-learning. This includes training on autism in women and girls.
- Spectrum Live video discussion. In this discussion, women with autism share their experiences.
- Spectrum article: Seeking Precise Portraits of Girls with Autism
- Spectrum article: The Lost Girls
- Simmons University article: Interventions for Girls and Women on the Autism Spectrum
Videos and documentaries
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