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Life on the autism spectrum : a guide for girls and women / Karen McKibbin ; foreword by Tony Attwood.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McKibbin, Karen, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Autistic people--Life skills guides.
- Autistic people.
- Girls--Life skills guides.
- Girls.
- Young women with disabilities--Life skills guides.
- Young women with disabilities.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (170 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Why is Autism Spectrum Disorder so misunderstood in girls and women and why do so many go under the radar without the support that they need? This practical guide explains the unique issues that affect females with autism and provides tools and strategies that girls, women and their families can use in day-to-day life.Following the story of Alison, a girl diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, through both childhood and adulthood, we get an inside view of the challenges that girls and women with autism face. Straightforward information and advice is provided on key topics including:· social
- Contents:
- LIFE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM; Foreword; Introduction; 1. THE SOCIAL WORLD AND COMMUNICATION; 2. BULLYING; 3. FOOD SELECTIVITY AND SENSORY ISSUES; 4. SPECIAL INTERESTS, ABILITIES, ROUTINES, AND RITUALS; 5. GENDER LABELING; 6. PUBERTY AND MENOPAUSE; 7. CLOSING CHAPTER; FURTHER READING; Blank Page; INDEX
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781784501938
- 178450193X
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