Video: Dr. Tony Attwood & girls with Asperger's
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close windowDr. Tony Attwood returns to talk about Girls with Asperger's.
In this report, Dr. Tony feels the 4:1 (boys to girls) ratio is inaccurate... he believes the actual ratio to be closer to 2:1. He calls out several reasons why girls are usually not diagnosed until later on in life.
Dr. Tony also shares positive news such as Girls with Asperger's success in the workplace and he suggests several possible career paths.
Courtesy of Autism Hangout
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