Does autism look different for girls and women, and why does it seem harder for them to be diagnosed as autistic? Watch this video to find out 10 autistic traits and how they can look different in women and girls, especially for high masking autistic adults.

*NOTE: Every autistic person has different experiences. This video is based on research and studies, as well as the experiences that have been shared by autistic women with us. This isn't intended for diagnostic purposes but to help more people better understand the complexities of autism.

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READ MORE:
1. 'I was exhausted trying to figure it out': The experiences of females receiving an autism diagnosis (2020) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31144...
2. Gender differences in selfreported camouflaging in autistic and nonautistic adults (2019)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1...
3. 'Putting on my best normal': Social camouflaging in adults with autism spectrum conditions (2017)
https://link.springer.com/article/10....
4. Experiences of autism acceptance and mental health in autistic adults (2017)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...


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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Social Challenges
1:35 Special or Focused Interests
3:17 Masking & Camouflaging
4:14 Executive Functioning Challenges
5:56 Sensory Sensitivity
7:01 Restrictive Eating Habits
8:08 Sleep Issues & Exhaustion
8:54 Stimming
9:41 Emotional Regulation, Shutdowns, & Meltdowns
11:30 Cooccurring Medical & Mental Health Issues
12:55 What's next


⭐ ABOUT US:

I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo.

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