Girls with Autism Becoming Women

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Jun 21, 2018 - Psychology - 200 pages

This insightful book investigates the experiences of seven women with autism as they transition from childhood to adulthood, and how they make sense of that journey.

Taken from the autobiographies of women including Liane Holliday-Willey and Temple Grandin, these accounts shine a light on issues unique to women with autism. Heather Stone Wodis provides a detailed and thoughtful exploration of their common experiences, and each story offers a new perspective that illuminates the diagnosis from a different angle. This is a fascinating look at how generational differences, such as access to the internet, can provide more avenues toward self-expression, political mobilization, and advocacy. It also explores the idea that, no matter the era, the unyielding support of family and a diagnosis in childhood can help girls with autism transition toward adulthood.

 

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Contents

Foreword by Erika Hammerschmidt
9
Acknowledgments
13
List of Abbreviations
15
Preface
17
Introduction
21
Meet the Women
41
Education
61
Interests and Career Paths
85
Family Friends and other Networks of Support
137
Conclusion
161
Appendix 1 Severity Levels for Autism Spectrum Disorder
167
Appendix 2 Research Methods
169
References
175
Subject Index
185
Author Index
195
Copyright

Sexual Development and Romantic Relationships
117

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About the author (2018)

Dr. Heather Stone Wodis has a Ph.D in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her doctoral thesis formed the basis of this book. She has extensive experience in autism and special education and has worked as an ABA therapist.

Bibliographic information

TitleGirls with Autism Becoming Women
AuthorHeather Stone Wodis
ContributorErika Hammerschmidt
PublisherJessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018
ISBN1784509078, 9781784509071
Length200 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Family & Relationships / Autism Spectrum Disorders
Health & Fitness / Disability
Psychology / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders
Social Science / Disability
Social Science / Gender Studies
Social Science / Women's Studies
  
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