Educating and Supporting Girls with Asperger's and Autism: A Resource for Education and Health Professionals

This resource is designed to support education and health professionals to better understand how autism (including Asperger's syndrome) can present in girls
explaining the various difficulties and disadvantages that girls on the autism spectrum can face in educational settings.

As well as providing background information and theory, the resource offers practical strategies for working with girls with autism spectrum conditions. The resource contains a broad range of worksheets and activities on key issues: self-awareness
preparing for school life
learning
wider school life
preparing for employment
and preparing for further study.

Key Features:

• illustrated throughout with real-life quotes and case studies
• guidance on best practice when working with girls with autism spectrum conditions
• activities and resources for young females on the autism spectrum to support them in developing self-awareness, coping strategies and learning skills.