Autism in Women & Girls & Those Assigned Female at Birth

Historically, autism has been thought of as a "boys' condition". We now know that autism occurs in males and females at rates far more equal than previously thought. Understanding and support for autistic girls, women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) still lags behind that available for male counterparts.

In this talk, Dr Rachel Moseley (Principal Academic in Psychology, Bournemouth University) will draw on lived experience and her research to discuss:

• How does autism present differently in girls, women and AFAB individuals?
  

• Why are autistic girls, women and AFAB individuals often overlooked for diagnosis, and what are the repercussions of this?
  

• What unique challenges face autistic girls, women and AFAB individuals throughout their lifespans?
  

• How to explore the possibility of undiagnosed autism; a few tips for those going for a diagnostic assessment

Slides, references and CPD certificates will be available to attendees along with a recording to watch again for up to 30 days afterwards.

About Dr Rachel Moseley

Dr Rachel Moseley completed her PhD in cognitive neuroscience at Cambridge University and is now a Principle Academic at Bournemouth University.

Rachel's researched is centred on autism and the challenges autistic people face during adulthood. One particular area of study is the issues around late-diagnosis, the burden of camouflaging and stigma, aging, and lifespan transition points such as menopause.

Rachel has a passion for increasing the acceptance of neurodivergent minds through public engagement, and improving life for autistic people through my consultancy work and engagement with policy-makers.

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