AIR-P Presents: 'Thanks for participating!' How Over 10,000 Autistic Females Have Advanced the Field through SPARK

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Webinar Description

This webinar will provide an overview of the barriers to identifying, diagnosing, and caring for autistic females. We know that girls are diagnosed with autism with a lower frequency and later than boys; but why? This talk will cover the specific challenges faced by females on the autism spectrum, across the lifespan. Particular emphasis will include recent research conducted with the SPARK cohort, where intrinsic and extrinsic factors are considered, as well as the impact of co-occurring conditions on the autistic female. Clinical relevance and next steps to better serving females on the autism spectrum will be discussed.

• This webinar will present an overview of the barriers to identifying, diagnosing, and caring for autistic females.
• This webinar will provide an overview of the impact of co-occurring anxiety and ADHD on the autism female.
• This webinar will emphasize the importance of research participation, particularly for autistic females, to promote understanding and inclusion.

 

Please Note

• CART captioning will be provided. For additional disability accommodations please email Anna Costalas at [email protected] two weeks prior to the event with name of event and accommodation preference in your response.
• There is no cost for this webinar.
• CEUs are not offered for this webinar.
• This webinar will be held on the Zoom Platform. You can test your connection with Zoom before joining the meeting here.
• This webinar will be archived available on the AUCD Webinar Library.

Topics: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Hub , Health and Wellness