Autism is still underdiagnosed in girls and women. That can compound the challenges they face

  • Written by: Tamara May, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University
Autism is still underdiagnosed in girls and women. That can compound the challenges they faceShutterstock

Being autistic, but not diagnosed, can lead to a lifetime of struggles and being misunderstood for women.

This issue has been highlighted in the last few years by celebrity women including Hannah Gadsby, Daryl Hannah, British reality star Christine McGuinness and former Australian of the year Grace Tame. By talking about their adult...

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