Understanding Autism

What Is Autism?

Understand what autism is, common autistic traits, sensory differences, social communication differences, and why many adults seek a diagnosis later in life.

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Autism in Adults: Common Signs and Traits

Explore the common signs of autism in adulthood, including social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, routines, masking, and focused interests.
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Autism in women and girls

Autism in Women and Girls

If you’d like to learn more about how autism can present in women and girls, including common signs, masking, and reasons why diagnosis is often missed or delayed, you can read our dedicated article. It explores these experiences in more detail and provides helpful context for understanding autism across different presentations and life stages.   Read the article here 

 

Autism in Women and Girls: Misdiagnosis, Mental Health, and Hidden Presentations

This article explores how autism in women and girls can often be misunderstood or misdiagnosed, particularly when it overlaps with mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression. It looks at how internalised traits, masking, and social expectations can affect recognition, and why many individuals receive a diagnosis later in life.  Click here for more information