So many autistic girls grow up unseen — not because their autism is mild, but because their masking is strong.
This infographic highlights six traits that often point to high-masking or undiagnosed autism in females.
#AutisticGirls #HighMaskingAutism #LateDiagnosis #MindfulMarksCare #Neuroaffirming
This infographic highlights six traits that often point to high-masking or undiagnosed autism in females.
#AutisticGirls #HighMaskingAutism #LateDiagnosis #MindfulMarksCare #Neuroaffirming
December 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
So many autistic girls grow up unseen — not because their autism is mild, but because their masking is strong.
This infographic highlights six traits that often point to high-masking or undiagnosed autism in females.
#AutisticGirls #HighMaskingAutism #LateDiagnosis #MindfulMarksCare #Neuroaffirming
This infographic highlights six traits that often point to high-masking or undiagnosed autism in females.
#AutisticGirls #HighMaskingAutism #LateDiagnosis #MindfulMarksCare #Neuroaffirming
Autistic girls are often missed, misunderstood, or diagnosed late — not because they “hide it better,” but because the world isn’t looking for their signs.
#AutisticGirls #LateDiagnosis #NeurodivergentTeens #MindfulMarksCare #AutismAwareness
#AutisticGirls #LateDiagnosis #NeurodivergentTeens #MindfulMarksCare #AutismAwareness
December 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Autistic girls are often missed, misunderstood, or diagnosed late — not because they “hide it better,” but because the world isn’t looking for their signs.
#AutisticGirls #LateDiagnosis #NeurodivergentTeens #MindfulMarksCare #AutismAwareness
#AutisticGirls #LateDiagnosis #NeurodivergentTeens #MindfulMarksCare #AutismAwareness
Autism isn’t visible — it’s lived.
You can’t identify it by looking at someone’s face, their grades, or how “polite” or “social” they seem.
#AutisticGirls #InvisibleDisabilities #LateDiagnosis #MindfulMarksCare #AutismAwareness
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You can’t identify it by looking at someone’s face, their grades, or how “polite” or “social” they seem.
#AutisticGirls #InvisibleDisabilities #LateDiagnosis #MindfulMarksCare #AutismAwareness
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December 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Autism isn’t visible — it’s lived.
You can’t identify it by looking at someone’s face, their grades, or how “polite” or “social” they seem.
#AutisticGirls #InvisibleDisabilities #LateDiagnosis #MindfulMarksCare #AutismAwareness
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You can’t identify it by looking at someone’s face, their grades, or how “polite” or “social” they seem.
#AutisticGirls #InvisibleDisabilities #LateDiagnosis #MindfulMarksCare #AutismAwareness
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You can make a difference! As a small charity with a big mission, your support means the world to us. Every single donation helps us expand the groups we can offer and the young people we can support. Donations can be made here - https://www.justgiving.com/charity/autisticgirls-network
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
You can make a difference! As a small charity with a big mission, your support means the world to us. Every single donation helps us expand the groups we can offer and the young people we can support. Donations can be made here - https://www.justgiving.com/charity/autisticgirls-network
Hormones, #Autism, and #ADHD: The Hidden Struggles of Neurodivergent #Women - #AutisticGirls Network
A very interesting read!
A very interesting read!
Hormones, Autism, and ADHD: The Hidden Struggles of Neurodivergent Women - Autistic Girls Network
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November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hormones, #Autism, and #ADHD: The Hidden Struggles of Neurodivergent #Women - #AutisticGirls Network
A very interesting read!
A very interesting read!
“Life-changing.” That’s how our mentees have described the impact of our mentoring programme, for them and their families. With your support, more young people can access this transformative service. Every donation makes a difference. 💜https://www.justgiving.com/charity/autisticgirls-network
September 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“Life-changing.” That’s how our mentees have described the impact of our mentoring programme, for them and their families. With your support, more young people can access this transformative service. Every donation makes a difference. 💜https://www.justgiving.com/charity/autisticgirls-network
Did you know this about autism?
Girls and women are often underdiagnosed.
Autism can look different in females.
Many go undiagnosed for years.
It’s time we change that.
#autism #parenting #neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autisticgirls #lateautismdiagnosis #masking #asd #theautismdad
Girls and women are often underdiagnosed.
Autism can look different in females.
Many go undiagnosed for years.
It’s time we change that.
#autism #parenting #neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autisticgirls #lateautismdiagnosis #masking #asd #theautismdad
May 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Did you know this about autism?
Girls and women are often underdiagnosed.
Autism can look different in females.
Many go undiagnosed for years.
It’s time we change that.
#autism #parenting #neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autisticgirls #lateautismdiagnosis #masking #asd #theautismdad
Girls and women are often underdiagnosed.
Autism can look different in females.
Many go undiagnosed for years.
It’s time we change that.
#autism #parenting #neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autisticgirls #lateautismdiagnosis #masking #asd #theautismdad
📹 Autistic Girls' Strong Social Desire
From this week’s episode, this reel challenges the myth that autistic girls aren’t social — we just express it differently.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX
#AutisticGirls #Neurodiversity #SocialMasking #DivergentlyBeing
From this week’s episode, this reel challenges the myth that autistic girls aren’t social — we just express it differently.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX
#AutisticGirls #Neurodiversity #SocialMasking #DivergentlyBeing
April 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
📹 Autistic Girls' Strong Social Desire
From this week’s episode, this reel challenges the myth that autistic girls aren’t social — we just express it differently.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX
#AutisticGirls #Neurodiversity #SocialMasking #DivergentlyBeing
From this week’s episode, this reel challenges the myth that autistic girls aren’t social — we just express it differently.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX
#AutisticGirls #Neurodiversity #SocialMasking #DivergentlyBeing
Any and all donations make a difference. For just £5 you can donate craft supplies for 2 young people at one of our sessions. Do good, feel good and spread a little love! If you would like to make a donation 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/autisticgirls-network #AutismAcceptanceMonth
April 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Any and all donations make a difference. For just £5 you can donate craft supplies for 2 young people at one of our sessions. Do good, feel good and spread a little love! If you would like to make a donation 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/autisticgirls-network #AutismAcceptanceMonth
Michelle Trachtenberg didn’t just play Harriet—she made her real. And for girls who grew up feeling different, that meant everything.
💔 Read my tribute to Harriet, Michelle, and the autistic girls who saw themselves in her. #MichelleTrachtenberg #HarriettheSpy #AutisticGirls #Autism
💔 Read my tribute to Harriet, Michelle, and the autistic girls who saw themselves in her. #MichelleTrachtenberg #HarriettheSpy #AutisticGirls #Autism
Harriet the Spy, Michelle Trachtenberg, and the Girls Who Grew Up on the Outside
The Unrecognized Autism of Harriet the Spy
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February 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Michelle Trachtenberg didn’t just play Harriet—she made her real. And for girls who grew up feeling different, that meant everything.
💔 Read my tribute to Harriet, Michelle, and the autistic girls who saw themselves in her. #MichelleTrachtenberg #HarriettheSpy #AutisticGirls #Autism
💔 Read my tribute to Harriet, Michelle, and the autistic girls who saw themselves in her. #MichelleTrachtenberg #HarriettheSpy #AutisticGirls #Autism
This video sheds light on how autism often goes unnoticed in girls due to masking & stereotypes. Such an important, informative video
📹 Watch, share, & join the conversation
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#AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #AutisticGirls #Edpsychs #Edusky
📹 Watch, share, & join the conversation
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#AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #AutisticGirls #Edpsychs #Edusky
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YouTube video by Autistic Girls Network
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February 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This video sheds light on how autism often goes unnoticed in girls due to masking & stereotypes. Such an important, informative video
📹 Watch, share, & join the conversation
youtu.be/GVrq9EL0mzg?...
#AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #AutisticGirls #Edpsychs #Edusky
📹 Watch, share, & join the conversation
youtu.be/GVrq9EL0mzg?...
#AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #AutisticGirls #Edpsychs #Edusky
Autism in girls is overlooked because symptoms manifest differently across genders, and because of persistent gender bias in clinical and research settings.
#autism #autisminwomen #autismingirls #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #genderbias
www.additudemag.com/autism-in-gi...
#autism #autisminwomen #autismingirls #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #genderbias
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Autism in Girls: Why Signs of Neurodivergence are Overlooked
Autism in girls looks different. Here, learn about the distinct signs of autism in girls and how families and clinicians can support neurodivergent youth.
www.additudemag.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Autism in girls is overlooked because symptoms manifest differently across genders, and because of persistent gender bias in clinical and research settings.
#autism #autisminwomen #autismingirls #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #genderbias
www.additudemag.com/autism-in-gi...
#autism #autisminwomen #autismingirls #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #genderbias
www.additudemag.com/autism-in-gi...
Sketchbook practice: self portrait of me with some things crawling around the page. Posted on the photo app a while ago. #certifiedsadgirl #selfportrait #autisticgirls #depression #queerartist #bayareaartist :)
January 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sketchbook practice: self portrait of me with some things crawling around the page. Posted on the photo app a while ago. #certifiedsadgirl #selfportrait #autisticgirls #depression #queerartist #bayareaartist :)
So, who’s excited for our #2025YLBconference
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity #autismconference #autisticled #autisticconference #adhdconference
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity #autismconference #autisticled #autisticconference #adhdconference
January 16, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I wanted to see more #childrensbooks with little black #autisticgirls so I wrote (& #illustrated one) ☺️💜♾️ #blackandautistic #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismingirls #autizzy #neurodivergent #autism #autistic www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH241JZ...
January 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I wanted to see more #childrensbooks with little black #autisticgirls so I wrote (& #illustrated one) ☺️💜♾️ #blackandautistic #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismingirls #autizzy #neurodivergent #autism #autistic www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH241JZ...
How’s 2025 treating you so far?
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
January 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM
How’s 2025 treating you so far?
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
Any recommendations for books/resources for a 13yo girl newly diagnosed as #autistic (and parents)?
@sarahobrien.bsky.social is yours suitable or aimed at older YP?
This one's been really helpful: uk.jkp.com/products/nur...
#AutisticGirls #AutisticTeens #Autism
@sarahobrien.bsky.social is yours suitable or aimed at older YP?
This one's been really helpful: uk.jkp.com/products/nur...
#AutisticGirls #AutisticTeens #Autism
Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person
As the parent of a child recognised as autistic as a pre-teen or teen, it can often feel difficult to find the answers you need. Children who make it to late primary/early secondary age before being p...
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January 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Any recommendations for books/resources for a 13yo girl newly diagnosed as #autistic (and parents)?
@sarahobrien.bsky.social is yours suitable or aimed at older YP?
This one's been really helpful: uk.jkp.com/products/nur...
#AutisticGirls #AutisticTeens #Autism
@sarahobrien.bsky.social is yours suitable or aimed at older YP?
This one's been really helpful: uk.jkp.com/products/nur...
#AutisticGirls #AutisticTeens #Autism
🎅🏻 Who relates? Might be wishful thinking but here is my Christmas Eve wish… autist edition
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through her space, not a creature was stirring, no demands in her face…
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through her space, not a creature was stirring, no demands in her face…
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen
December 11, 2024 at 5:16 AM
🎅🏻 Who relates? Might be wishful thinking but here is my Christmas Eve wish… autist edition
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through her space, not a creature was stirring, no demands in her face…
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through her space, not a creature was stirring, no demands in her face…
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen
Have you ever felt like you’re wearing a mask—not for fun, but to survive? Many autistic girls and women hide their true selves to fit societal norms. It’s a survival strategy, but it’s exhausting. Let’s talk about why masking happens and how we can help. 🧵👇 #Masking #AutisticGirls
December 3, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Have you ever felt like you’re wearing a mask—not for fun, but to survive? Many autistic girls and women hide their true selves to fit societal norms. It’s a survival strategy, but it’s exhausting. Let’s talk about why masking happens and how we can help. 🧵👇 #Masking #AutisticGirls
🚨Free (and very important) new resource out now. Autistic led and input from various professionals in the know. CN: Abuse and violence yellowladybugs.myshopify.com/products/yel...
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
November 30, 2024 at 4:02 AM
🚨Free (and very important) new resource out now. Autistic led and input from various professionals in the know. CN: Abuse and violence yellowladybugs.myshopify.com/products/yel...
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
We’ve been working hard on a new resource, and it’s due to launch very soon. But as a #BlueSky exclusive, we’re excited to share some extra news—there’s a panel planned for 3rd December at 12:30 pm.
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autisticgirls #bodysafety
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autisticgirls #bodysafety
November 19, 2024 at 8:46 AM
We’ve been working hard on a new resource, and it’s due to launch very soon. But as a #BlueSky exclusive, we’re excited to share some extra news—there’s a panel planned for 3rd December at 12:30 pm.
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autisticgirls #bodysafety
#yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autisticgirls #bodysafety
It’s always important to share #neuroaffirming resources with our local services. Today, we dropped off resources at Orygen Youth in #Melbourne. Where should we visit next? #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodivergent #youthmentalhealth
November 19, 2024 at 7:35 AM
It’s always important to share #neuroaffirming resources with our local services. Today, we dropped off resources at Orygen Youth in #Melbourne. Where should we visit next? #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodivergent #youthmentalhealth
Ok next get to know you.. are you a fan of #catvideos? We are obsessed with crunchy cat and just stim out watching him eat his biscuits #crunchycat #stimming #repetition #actuallyautistic #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodivergent #audhd
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November 18, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Ok next get to know you.. are you a fan of #catvideos? We are obsessed with crunchy cat and just stim out watching him eat his biscuits #crunchycat #stimming #repetition #actuallyautistic #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodivergent #audhd
Slime: Yay or nay?
#senory #slime #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
#senory #slime #yellowladybugs #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodivergent #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #neurodiversity
a person with pink nails is playing with a pink , purple and green slime .
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November 17, 2024 at 1:32 PM