Autism in Girls

 

1. Do you think Autism in females is represented fairly in society and by the media? Please explain a little about your answer. *

 

2. Autism is often misrepresented as purley a negative condition, what are some of the great positives you experience with your autism in life and everyday life?

 

3. Please list any of your skills, talents and interests that you feel your Autism may have helped you with! *

 

4. Do you feel you have ever 'masked' your Autism?

("Masking is a complex and costly survival strategy for autistic people. It generally involves intentionally learning neurotypical behaviors and mimicking them in social situations. Sometimes masking focuses on hiding behaviors that people feel won't be accepted.") *

 

5. In what situations/scenarioes do you remember you have ever masked your Autism? *

 

6. Please list any behaviours/characteristics of Autism that you sometimes feel you might have to mask/hide around other people. *

 

7. Do you have any fears related to your Autism? Please list any that you may have! *

 

8. How have you overcome any of these fears? *

 

9. What are your thoughts about how females with Autism are portrayed? If you are a female with Autism, how would you like to be represented? *

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