Masking: Deconstructing the Myths
Introduction Dr. Gassner shares her unique journey with autism as a late-diagnosed adult and contrasts it with her son’s experience of growing up with a diagnosis. She explains how the
Gender and Autism
Female gender experiences Atherton discusses the construction and socialization of the female gender experience, underscoring observed differences in toys, colors, expectations, and language used with female versus male children (2:15).
Delayed and Missed Diagnoses of Autistic Women
Belcher provides terminology and underscores identity-first language (autistic person(s)) (3:36). She uses the terms ‘male’ and ‘female’ because the majority of available research uses this binary lens. However, she notes that
