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GXC 2025 Online Virtual Conference - Mental Health Without Borders

Unmasking Autism in Women: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Support Across the Lifespan

Michelle Garnett, Ph.D.
Tony Atwood
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify three distinctive features of the profile of a woman with autism.

  • Describe the camouflaging and compensation coping mechanisms commonly utilized by women with autism.

  • Identify four common themes in the life experience of women with late-diagnosed autism.

  • Explain three defining features of current best practice for the assessment and treatment of women with autism.

Educational Goal

This presentation aims to enhance participants' clinical understanding of the unique presentation of autism in females by exploring key developmental, psychological, and behavioral themes. Attendees will improve their ability to identify, assess, and support autistic women using current best practices grounded in research and over 80 years of combined clinical expertise.

Description

Autism was once thought to affect men four times more than women, but recent studies suggest the ratio is closer to 2:1. Due to lack of early recognition of their autism, many adult women are now self-identifying as autistic, are seeking a diagnosis, or are struggling to make sense of their lives after being diagnosed. Our presentation focuses on common themes in the life experiences of autistic women, including camouflaging, mental health and medical issues, based on the latest research and our combined over 80-years clinical experience in autism. We describe current best practice to assist women with autism to thrive.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Michelle Garnett, Ph.D.
Dr Michelle Garnett PhD is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism for more than 30 years. She founded the specialist Autism clinic Minds & Hearts in 2005 serving as Director for 15 years. Alongside Tony Attwood she co-founded Attwood & Garnett Events to enhance autism awareness and understanding via global trainings and publications. She has co-authored seven books on autism and many peer-reviewed journal articles. She has been an invited keynote speaker and conference presenter internationally for over two decades. Dr Garnett is autistic and has ADHD, late diagnosed.
Tony Atwood
With a career spanning five decades, Professor Tony Attwood is one of the world’s foremost specialists on Autism. Currently serving as an adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland, Professor Attwood’s impact has enriched the global understanding of autism. His many books have resonated globally, two of which are now published in over 25 languages