2nd Edition

Educating and Supporting Autistic Girls A Resource for Mainstream Education and Health Professionals

By Victoria Honeybourne Copyright 2024
188 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

188 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

188 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

Autistic girls, especially those educated in mainstream environments, have often been missed or misdiagnosed. There is now, however, greater awareness of how autism can present in females, why these girls can remain ‘invisible’, and what education and health professionals can do to provide better support. Fully revised and updated, this practical book shines a light on the insights, opinions... Read more

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Data availability statement

Part 1: About this book

Part 2: An introduction to autism

Part 3: School and educational experiences of autistic girls and young women

Part 4: Practical Resources

Further Resources

Index

Biography

Victoria Honeybourne is a neurodiversity specialist, trainer and author with a background in education. She has worked in a number of roles including as a mainstream teacher, senior advisory teacher and autism outreach teacher. Following her own diagnosis, she is particularly passionate about supporting autistic females.