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Undiagnosed for Years? Why Autism Looks Different in Women
In this episode, we talk about why so many women go undiagnosed for years and why autism looks different in women. Many autistic women grow up knowing they feel different but never getting clear answers.
We explain how autism in women is often hidden behind masking. Many women learn to copy social behavior, stay quiet, and push through discomfort. On the outside they look fine. On the inside they feel exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed.
You will learn why autism traits in women do not always match the stereotypes. This includes strong people pleasing, high empathy, internal shutdowns…
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