Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 2

Welcome back to part 2 of episode 8, as we continue to unpack the subject of autism in girls.

Here, we rejoin the conversation with our expert guests, Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psychologist and chief clinical officer at Options Autism.

Join us as we explore:

Autism and pubertyAdvocating for your childThe potential and positive traits that austim can bringHow to find out more about autism and girls

And if you haven't already, check out part 1 of this episode to learn about masking and why autisitc traits can so often be missed in girls.

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Each episode empowers parents on their journey, sharing helpful information, new thinking, challenging misconceptions and providing clear answers to recurring questions. 

Host, Rosie Gill-Moss, talks to guests who are experts in education and therapeutic support, bringing you jargon-free advice and guidance together with practical, first-hand knowledge, tips and information. It’s a chance to be part of a community keen to share their understanding and lived experiences of what autism means to families. It's also an opportunity to celebrate what makes your child extraordinary. 

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