The Female Profile of Autism

Isabelle Hénault has a masters degree in sexology and a doctorate of psychology from the University of Quebec,Montreal. She has a private practice that provides assessment and therapy for individuals, couples and families, and acts as a consultant to a variety of organizations and schools. Her expertise lies in Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, with a special emphasis on sexuality. Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with over 50 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.Annyck Martin holds a Master's degree in creative writing and a Bachelor's degree in arts and is pursuing a doctorate degree in arts studies and practices at the University of Quebec in Montréal. She is involved in various activities aimed at raising awareness of the female Asperger profile, of social and professional inclusion and of the value of atypical backgrounds. Valentina Pasin is a neuropsychologist and Bruno Wicker is a neuroscientist. They both work in the autism field.

A comprehensive guide to the presentation of autism in women for professionals, clinicians and Autistic women themselves. Complete with a clinical assessment questionnaire tailored to support the diagnosis of autism in women and girls, it improves understanding and helps clinicians and individuals work together to achieve the best outcomes.