Girls and Autism - Educational, Family and Personal Perspectives (Paperback)

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 recognize, 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. Chapters emphasize both the challenges and advantages of autism and take a multidisciplinary approach to encompass contributions from autistic girls and women, their family members, teachers, psychologists and other professionals. The result is an invaluable source of first-hand insights, knowledge and strategies, which will enable those living or working with girls on the autism spectrum to provide more informed and effective support. Giving voice to the experiences, concerns, needs and hopes of girls on the autism spectrum, this much-needed text will provide parents, teachers and other professionals with essential information to help them support and teach autistic girls more effectively.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Barry Carpenter • Francesca Happe • Jo Egerton
Foreword by:	Baroness Sheila Hollins
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	194
ISBN-13:	978-0-8153-7726-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > Teaching of those with special educational needs > Teaching of learning disabled persons
LSN:	0-8153-7726-6
Barcode:	9780815377269

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