Understanding Autism in Girls and Women

What has been a limitation in autism research historically?

• Focus on non-verbal cases

• Focus on children only

• Focus on male cases

• Focus on female cases

Why might girls and women with autism struggle with long-term friendships?

• They prefer solitude

• They are too introverted

• They have obvious social interaction issues

• They can mimic social norms but struggle with deeper connections

What characterizes the intense interests of girls and women with autism?

• They are always unusual for their age

• They are short-lived

• They are always related to science

• They are mainstream but pursued with great intensity

What is a common misconception about the interests of girls and women with autism?

• They are mainstream but pursued with unusual intensity

• They are always socially unacceptable

• They are less intense than those of males

• They are always related to technology

How do girls and women with autism typically handle difficult emotions?

• By ignoring the emotions

• By internalizing and blaming themselves

• By seeking help immediately

• By externalizing blame

What is a common emotional response for girls and women with autism when facing conflicts?

• Blaming others

• Ignoring the conflict

• Seeking immediate resolution

• Feeling confused and blaming themselves

What is a common strategy used by girls and women with autism to fit in socially?

• Being overly assertive

• Mimicking the personalities of others

• Avoiding social interactions

• Changing their interests frequently

What is a potential risk for girls and women with autism due to their social vulnerabilities?

• Being overly independent

• Being overly aggressive

• Being taken advantage of by others

• Being too skeptical of others

What might girls and women with autism feel when they mimic others to fit in?

• Complete satisfaction

• A sense of authenticity

• Exhaustion and a lack of true identity

• A sense of empowerment

What is a paradoxical feeling reported by girls and women with autism regarding trust?

• Feeling both paranoid and unsuspecting

• Feeling indifferent

• Feeling overly cautious

• Feeling completely trusting