This resource list provides a wide variety of information that demonstrates the landscape of research and unique lived experiences of girls and women with autism. This is meant to highlight areas of strength, encourage better supports, and promote greater awareness of autism in girls.
The resources come from various sources, ranging from scientific research to personal experiences. It is understood that some of these resources may reflect language, descriptors, and identifiers that are outdated or are personal to the individuals using them; however, it was determined that there remains valuable information within each of these sources. The following resources are organized by age based on descriptions by authors. While they have been previewed, not all resources included here have been read entirely by START staff and may or may not be suitable for some readers. START does not endorse particular individuals, networks, or the entities found here.
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