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Autistic women's diagnostic experiences: Interactions with identity and impacts on well-being.

Miriam HarmensFelicity SedgewickHannah Hobson
Published in: Women's health (London, England) (2022)
These results suggest that autistic women's well-being and identity differ in relation to their position on the diagnostic journey in a non-linear manner. We suggest that training on the presentation of autism in women for primary and secondary healthcare professionals, along with improved diagnostic and support pathways for autistic adult women could go some way to support well-being.
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