Understanding Autism in Women

The video explores why autism often goes undiagnosed in women, highlighting how girls with autism adapt their behavior to fit in. It shares a personal story of relief and understanding following a diagnosis, emphasizing the beauty in neurodiversity. The speaker encourages individuals to embrace their true selves and value differences for more authentic relationships.

Why might autism often go unnoticed in women?

• Autism symptoms are more severe in men.

• Women with autism often mimic others to fit in.

• Women with autism are more likely to seek help.

• Women with autism are less common.

What did the narrator feel after being diagnosed with autism?

• Confusion and anxiety

• Relief and clarity

• Indifference

• Frustration

What does the narrator encourage individuals with autism to do?

• Embrace their genuine selves

• Conform to societal norms

• Ignore their differences

• Hide their true selves

What is the value of acknowledging differences according to the narrator?

• It is unnecessary.

• It leads to more authentic relationships.

• It makes everyone the same.

• It creates more conflict.

What is the narrator's view on the autism spectrum?

• It is a burden.

• It is something to be hidden.

• There is beauty in the spectrum.

• It is a disadvantage.