Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 1

05/04/25 • 32 min

In this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leading to misdiagnosis, late diagnosis or even a lack of diagnosis.

We're joined by two expert voices - Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psychologist and chief clinical officer at Options Autism - as we break down what you need to know to help your autistic girls thrive.

In part 1, we delve into:

Why autistic traits can be missed in girls
Masking and the impact that it can have
What signs to look for
Advocating for your daughter
Stratgies to support the development of social skills

And don't forget to join us for part 2, as we continue the conversation including how autism can also bring with it enormous potential.

For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk
or follow us on
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin or YouTube

In this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leading to misdiagnosis, late diagnosis or even a lack of diagnosis.

In part 1, we delve into:

Why autistic traits can be missed in girls
Masking and the impact that it can have
What signs to look for
Advocating for your daughter
Stratgies to support the development of social skills

And don't forget to join us for part 2, as we continue the conversation including how autism can also bring with it enormous potential.

For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk
or follow us on
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin or YouTube

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Episode 7 - Sleep & Autism - Navigating rest in a neurodiverse world

In this episode of Autism Unpacked, we explore sleep and why this can be a challenge for neurodiverse individuals. Rosie is joined by Dr Nicky Greaves, a consultant clinical psychologist, whose career includes time running a sleep clinical as well as extensive experience working with neurodiverse young people.

Hear Nicky and Rosie delve into why sleep can be particularly challenging for autistic individuals, and explore advice and strategies for prioritising sleep, setting the scene for sleep and falling asleep, and just as importantly, staying asleep.

For further information, visit optionsautism.co.uk
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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: