The Lost Girls of Autism: The New Science of Neurodiversity in Women and Girls
Rippon, Gina2025
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Library | Nonfiction | On order |
The history of autism is male. Nearly all the first studies focused on boys. The classic hallmarks of autism, such as avoiding eye contact, are heavily biased towards men. When autistic girls meet doctors, they are still misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, and even personality disorders.
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London, UK : Macmillan, 2025.
ISBN:
9781035011636 (pbk)
Language:
English
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Clinical medicine & diseasesSelf-help & personal development