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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Episode 63: Autism in girls
Description: In this episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, I explore how autism presents differently in girls and why it is often underdiagnosed. What are the unique challenges faced by girls on the autism spectrum, and how can parents identify the subtle signs? I dive into the concept of "masking" and how girls often mimic social behaviours, making their autism harder to spot.
How does autism present differently in girls compared to boys, and why is it often harder to diagnose? What are some of the subtle behaviours that girls use to mask their autism, and how might...