Autism in women and girls is widely under-recognised. Girls are often better at masking social differences, and their interests may appear more typical, so autism can be missed for years or mistaken for anxiety, eating difficulties or personality differences.
Why autism can look different
- Copying peers to fit in socially
- Intense but less “unusual” interests
- Internalising distress rather than showing it outwardly
- Exhaustion and burnout from sustained masking
An assessment that understands
Our clinicians are experienced in recognising how autism can present in women and girls. We take the time to understand your whole history, not just how you appear in one appointment.
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