‘Where can we be what we are?’: the experiences of girls with Asperger syndrome and their mothers / Catriona STEWART in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 13-1 (May 2012)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 13-1 (May 2012) . - p.40-48 Titre : ‘Where can we be what we are?’: the experiences of girls with Asperger syndrome and their mothers Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Catriona STEWART, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.40-48 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a growing literature on girls and women on the autism spectrum. In the past, prevalence data has suggested that there are many more males than females on the autism spectrum and studies which have included both genders have often flot focused Ofi the particular needs of girls afld women. It is thought by some that we are failing to identify and diagnose many girls with autism because they present differently and do flot fit the existing diagnostic criteria - which have perhaps been largely based on the male presentation of autism and Asperger syndrome. This paper by Catriona Stewart presents some of the findings of her doctoral study which focused on four girls diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (AS). She reports their views on their lives at school and home and also considers their mothers’ experiences. From this it appears that schools and services still have much to do to recognise the stress that both the girls and their families experience and to take appropriate and effective steps to address these. She lists some recommendations for schools on how to make their school lives less stressful and more enjoyable. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=166 [article] ‘Where can we be what we are?’: the experiences of girls with Asperger syndrome and their mothers [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Catriona STEWART, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.40-48. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 13-1 (May 2012) . - p.40-48 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a growing literature on girls and women on the autism spectrum. In the past, prevalence data has suggested that there are many more males than females on the autism spectrum and studies which have included both genders have often flot focused Ofi the particular needs of girls afld women. It is thought by some that we are failing to identify and diagnose many girls with autism because they present differently and do flot fit the existing diagnostic criteria - which have perhaps been largely based on the male presentation of autism and Asperger syndrome. This paper by Catriona Stewart presents some of the findings of her doctoral study which focused on four girls diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (AS). She reports their views on their lives at school and home and also considers their mothers’ experiences. From this it appears that schools and services still have much to do to recognise the stress that both the girls and their families experience and to take appropriate and effective steps to address these. She lists some recommendations for schools on how to make their school lives less stressful and more enjoyable. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=166

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