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Navigating school and sixth form as an autistic girl
Girls and autism
23 February 2026
Betsey shares her journey through school, autistic burnout, and receiving her diagnosis in sixth form.
Me, My Autism & I Exhibition
Girls and autism
6 April 2023
An exhibition exploring how clothing can make the world a little more comfortable for autistic girls. Discover what clothes can really mean to people.
Every super hero has their choice of fabrics, and being autistic is no different
Girls and autism
26 March 2023
Lavinia Dowling, mental health and autism nurse specialist, writes about the importance of clothing and how it supports autistic people to express themselves.
The gender gap in autism
Girls and autism
31 March 2023
In this blog written by Ambitious about Autism and Dr Laura Hull, we explore why autistic girls are three to four times less likely to be diagnosed with autism than males.
Why are autistic teen girls reaching crisis point before being diagnosed in our schools?
Girls and autism
27 March 2023
Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network, discusses why teachers should have more training in neurodivergency.
Being an autistic person of colour
Girls and autism
27 March 2023
In this blog Nana-Yaa writes about growing up in a Ghanaian household, and what it's like being autistic from a person of colour's perspective.
Exploring my sexuality as an autistic young person
Girls and autism
27 March 2023
Saffron talks about exploring sexuality as an autistic young person and shares advice for other autistic LGBTQ+ people feeling like her.
Growing up a part of the LGBTQ+ community and autistic in the UK
Girls and autism
27 March 2023
23-year-old Rachael, who was diagnosed as autistic at the age of three, talks about growing up as a part of the LGBTQ+ community and autistic in the UK.
What it’s like to be an LGBTQ+ autistic teenager
Girls and autism
27 March 2023
In this blog, Josephine writes about what it is like growing up British, autistic, and queer in the UK.
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