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Autism in Women and Girls

This session explores how autism commonly presents in women and girls and why it is frequently missed, misinterpreted, or diagnosed late. It examines the impact of masking, gendered expectations, and research bias, alongside the sensory, emotional, and physical experiences that shape autistic women’s lives across puberty, periods, pregnancy, and menopause.

⏱ 2 hours–2.5 hours 🌐 Online or in-person
Autism in Women and Girls
Gain CPD hours

About This Session

This session explores how autism commonly presents in women and girls and why it is frequently missed, misinterpreted, or diagnosed late. It examines the impact of masking, gendered expectations, and research bias, alongside the sensory, emotional, and physical experiences that shape autistic women’s lives across puberty, periods, pregnancy, and menopause.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand how autism can present differently in women and girls.
  • Recognise why autism in women and girls is often missed or misdiagnosed.
  • Identify the impact of masking on wellbeing, identity, and mental health.
  • Understand how hormonal and life-stage changes affect autistic women.
  • Apply person-centred, sensory-informed support across life stages.

Session Formats

🌐 ONLINE

Online Webinar

2 hours

An extended online session with group discussions, breakout activities and sector-specific case studies.

🏢 IN-PERSON

In-Person Session

2.5 hours

A deep-dive workshop for smaller teams with hands-on activities, scenario work and action planning.