Education and Girls on the Autism Spectrum

Addressing the gender gap in the understanding of autism, this multi-perspective bookexplores the educational needs of girls on the autism spectrum from early years tosecondary school, in both mainstream and special settings. The collection, comprisinginsights from autistic women and girls and educational and medical professionals makesrecommendations for a collaborative and integrated approach that enables girls on thespectrum to reach their full potential. By establishing close collaborations between girls onthe spectrum, their parents, teachers and specialist professionals, the field can moveforwards in terms of providing understanding and an appropriate educational frameworkfor success.