Autism Amanda Hawes Autism Amanda Hawes

Understanding the Female Profile of Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with traits more commonly observed in males, leading to the underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis of females. This disparity is due to the unique ways autism presents in girls and women, often referred to as the "female profile of autism."

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Neurodivergence, Autism Amanda Hawes Neurodivergence, Autism Amanda Hawes

What is neurodivergence?

What is Neurodivergence?

Neurodivergence is a term that you may have heard recently and is an umbrella term that is used to assist in explaining and supporting those in need of support.

What neurodivergence means in simple terms is that an individual has a difference in the wiring of their brain, how their brain works and how their brain interprets the work around them.

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