04/12/2019
Autism in girls can be so tricky to spot, and as a result they are often diagnosed very late (even into adulthood) and many not at all. I bet you knew that, but did you know that girls have the SAME key characteristics as boys - Language differences, social differences/difficulties, and repetitive behaviors/restricted interests?! They do, and this is why itβs said that they βhide in plain siteβ. This is mostly because their characteristics, while the same, do present differently - or less clearly- because these girls are often great at mimicking others. This leads them to internalize a LOT, which is why itβs so important that we identify their disability correctly (many are misdiagnosed) and provide needed intervention and support as early as we can. SLPs, itβs VERY likely there is a girl you are servicing RIGHT NOW who is undiagnosed. I really enourage you to take a closer look! Speechies and parents, be sure to watch my stories for TONS MORE info on girls! *You may have to go to Instagram to see my full stories β‘οΈ Bit.ly/igMrsSpeechieP
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