09/01/2026
Lovely visual summary, thanks The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy
Female presentation autism is often missed.
Not because it’s mild — but because it’s masked, internalised, and misunderstood.
This visual in A Child’s Voice Series has been devised to reflect how autism often shows up in girls: through anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, shutdowns, and working very hard to appear 'fine'. These children are frequently described as quiet, sensitive, mature, or simply anxious — while their needs remain unseen.
While this is a predominantly female presentation, it’s important to say this clearly: some boys present this way too. That’s why the free download includes a boy version as well — because neurology doesn’t follow stereotypes.
You’ll also notice two wording options in the download:
“I Have Autism” and “I Am Autistic.”
Both are included intentionally, to respect personal identity preference — not to invite debate. Children and families get to choose the language that feels right for them.
How to get the free download:
Follow the instructions on the visual and comment with the requested word. The link will be sent automatically.
If this resonates, save it. Share it. And consider how many children are being seen as 'just anxious' when there’s much more going on underneath.
