April 25, 2025
Why so many Autistic women and AFAB people are diagnosed late
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Many Autistic women and AFAB people are diagnosed late due to masking, gender bias, and outdated Autism criteria. This article unpacks why misdiagnosis is so common and what must change in healthcare, research, and support for more accurate, inclusive Autism diagnosis.
December 13, 2024
The hidden costs of masking in Autistic women and girls
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Autistic women and girls are masking to such a degree that they risk late or missed diagnosis. Masking may help socially and professionally in the short term, but may also harm mental health and a person’s sense of self-worth in the process.