The Lost Girls of Autism: The Untold Story of Women on the Spectrum
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The history of autism is male. Nearly all the first studies focused on boys. The classic hallmarks of autism, such as avoiding eye contact, are heavily biased towards men. When autistic girls meet doctors, they are still misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, and even personality disorders. As millions of women discover they have the condition later in life, we are only now starting to get to grips with the problem.
In this groundbreaking book, world-leading brain scientist Gina Rippon examines why neurodivergence in women has been systematically ignored and why girls have been denied the help and support they need. Raising huge questions about how boys and girls are socialized differently, Rippon reveals the fascinating science behind female neurodivergence and what it tells us about the medical establishment. Exploring the unique challenges faced by women who have lived undiagnosed for years, Rippon argues it is high time for society to recognize and embrace the full spectrum of autistic experience.
Author: Gina Rippon
Format: Paperback, 352 pages, 153mm x 235mm, 434 g
Published: 2025, Pan Macmillan, United Kingdom
Genre: Coping with Problems & Illness
Interest Age: From 18 years
Description
The history of autism is male. Nearly all the first studies focused on boys. The classic hallmarks of autism, such as avoiding eye contact, are heavily biased towards men. When autistic girls meet doctors, they are still misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, and even personality disorders. As millions of women discover they have the condition later in life, we are only now starting to get to grips with the problem.
In this groundbreaking book, world-leading brain scientist Gina Rippon examines why neurodivergence in women has been systematically ignored and why girls have been denied the help and support they need. Raising huge questions about how boys and girls are socialized differently, Rippon reveals the fascinating science behind female neurodivergence and what it tells us about the medical establishment. Exploring the unique challenges faced by women who have lived undiagnosed for years, Rippon argues it is high time for society to recognize and embrace the full spectrum of autistic experience.
The Lost Girls of Autism: The Untold Story of Women on the Spectrum