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Girls Are Autistic Too: Misdiagnosed By Misogyny
In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott are joined by in-house therapist Ashley Bentley to explore the key differences between autistic men and women. We discuss how traits like repetitive behaviours and emotional expression show up differently, and the diagnostic biases and misogynistic societal expectations that affect late or missed diagnoses in women.
🎤 In this episode, you'll learn about:
How autistic masking differs between men and women
How special interests manifest in men and women
Why autistic girls and women are often overlooked or…
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