Feb 12 2021 43 mins 2
It’s time for some neurodiverse girl talk! We invited Caitlin to come talk about the unique presentation and issues neurodiverse females experience. They’re often misunderstood and misdiagnosed or go undiagnosed until later than their male counterparts.
Unfortunately, because three times as many boys are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as are girls, most of the research has been directed at neurodiverse males.
This makes it even more important for us to understand some of the key differences in how females present and to understand their unique needs.
We appreciate Caitlin joining us and sharing her deep understanding and tips for how to best support our neurodiverse female loved ones.
Caitlin Galt is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who works with a young adult population at Aspiro Wilderness Therapy Program. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, NVLD, family systems, anxiety, identity issues, mood disorders, trauma, addictive behaviors, and ADHD.
You’ll want to share this episode far and wide with anyone parenting or mentoring neurodiverse females.
What You'll Learn from this Episode:
- Red flags to keep an eye out for if you suspect your daughter may be neurodiverse.
- What differentiates a neurodiverse diagnosis in females from other common misdiagnosis.
- Why females often get misdiagnosed or diagnosed later than their male counterparts.
- Why neurodiverse females struggle to navigate social situations.
- What is masking and why is it more common among neurodiverse females than in males.
- The importance of comprehensive mentoring and teaching of relationship skills.
- Caitlin’s tips for parents of neurodiverse females.
Featured on the Show:
- To learn more about the wilderness therapy program Caitlin works at, please visit: Aspiro
- Visit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about out our specialized co-ed program for neurodiverse young adults.
- Sign up for our free video course: Start Parenting Confidently With 3 Simple Steps
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