SLP 278: Understanding Girls Who Camouflage their Struggles with Guest Jane McFadden

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Dec 16, 2024 · 39m

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.

In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ Internalizing ADHD/autism presents differently than externalizing behaviors.

✅ Girls often mask difficulties through perfectionism and helping others.

✅ Shutdowns can be mistaken for seizures or non-participation.

✅ Parent-teacher trust relationships are crucial for supporting neurodivergent students.

✅ Classroom accommodations should benefit all students, not individuals.

✅ Social anxiety often underlies masking behaviors in…