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The Vital Importance of Diagnosis of Autism in Girls and Women: A Discussion with Zhara Astra

The Vital Importance of Diagnosis of Autism in Girls and Women: A Discussion with Zhara Astra

FromUniquely Human: The Podcast


The Vital Importance of Diagnosis of Autism in Girls and Women: A Discussion with Zhara Astra

FromUniquely Human: The Podcast

ratings:
Length:
54 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Zhara Astra’s mission is to communicate the vital importance of early and accurate diagnosis of autism and neurodivergent conditions in girls and women. Drawing from her own experience as an autistic woman diagnosed in adulthood, as well as her knowledge of the research in this area, she argues for a different set of criteria for diagnosis in females. Zhara discusses the debilitating impact of not being diagnosed, some of which she experienced personally, as well as the how receiving a diagnosis can be so helpful for one’s mental health and for creating a self-determined life that can be lived authentically.
Released:
May 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Uniquely Human: the Podcast expands the conversation on autism and neurodiversity by amplifying the voices of autistic individuals and thought leaders in providing insightful, cutting-edge and practical information about the autistic experience. Hosted by Barry Prizant and Dave Finch.