Assessing the behaviors, traits and abilities of young females on the Autism Spectrum

Assessing the behaviors, traits and abilities of young females on the Autism Spectrum: For professionals and parents Girls with high functioning Autism (Asperger Syndrome) often have subtler characteristics that lead them to be missed by professionals. Many (not all) are able to use compensatory strategies to mask their difficulties and these are learned from before … Continue reading Assessing the behaviors, traits and abilities of young females on the Autism Spectrum

Adult Autism/Asperger Syndrome Assessment in Females

The Assessment and Diagnosis of Adult females on the Autism Spectrum

Sample chapter of I Am AspienWoman: The Unique Characteristics, Traits and Gifts of Adult Females on the Autism Spectrum

Drawing from years of practitioner experience, Tania Marshall takes you inside the world of adult females with Autism or Asperger Syndrome. Using a highly visual format, this book combines powerful imagery and an insiders own words to showcase the complex profile of females with an Autism Spectrum condition. Included is a large Mentor section of positive … Continue reading Sample chapter of I Am AspienWoman: The Unique Characteristics, Traits and Gifts of Adult Females on the Autism Spectrum

Female Autism Infographics

Female Autism Infographics to share for awareness and education. More Coming The following article is copyrighted and may not be posted anywhere without permission from the author.   For more information go to: http://www.aspiengirl.com http://www.taniamarshall.com To contact Tania regarding consultations, assessment, problem-solving strategies, Skype consultations, book distribution, interviews, book translations, publishing queries, please email her … Continue reading Female Autism Infographics

A Peek of “I am AspienGirl: The unique characteristics of young females on the Autism Spectrum”

AspienGirl Mentor: Professional Artist Iris Grace AspienGirl : \as-pee-an-g-erl\ a female with Asperger Syndrome a female with a different brain wiring a female with aspienpowers (strengths and talents) The word of term Aspiengirl means many things. It represents talent, determination, superpowers, and is strength-based. It represents superhero females of all ages, who are on the Spectrum. Iris Grace … Continue reading A Peek of “I am AspienGirl: The unique characteristics of young females on the Autism Spectrum”

Sneak-A-Peek of I am AspienGirl: The unique characteristics of young females on the Autism Spectrum

Sneak-A-Peek of my first book, I am AspienGirl: The unique characteristics of young females on the Autism Spectrum. Check it out:-)   “Although people told me I was “different” from birth, I didn’t fully understand what they meant. The word I would use is ‘unique'” ~ Teenage Aspiengirl “She is often described by others as … Continue reading Sneak-A-Peek of I am AspienGirl: The unique characteristics of young females on the Autism Spectrum

Aspienwomen Mentor Project: Professional Performer Chou Chou Scantlin

The Aspiengirl and Aspienwoman Project is devoted to showcasing females of all ages and from all walks of life, who live with a Spectrum condition.  In these interviews, I talk to mentor heroine Aspienwomen from a variety of countries about their lives, their gifts and talents and more. Professional performer Chou Chou (pronounced Shoo Shoo) … Continue reading Aspienwomen Mentor Project: Professional Performer Chou Chou Scantlin

Professional Interview Series: Professor Uta Frith

This is the first in a series of interviewing professionals in the area of Autism, Aspergers and related conditions. It is with great honour that I was given the opportunity to interview Professor Uta Frith. Tania: Welcome Professor Frith and thank-you for agreeing to an interview with me. I am honoured to be interviewing a world expert … Continue reading Professional Interview Series: Professor Uta Frith

Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome

Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome In Australia, approximately 1 in 100 children are born with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). ASC is a recently defined lifelong developmental condition and affects people regardless, of age, colour, race or socio-economic status. It is now referred to as a spectrum condition, meaning that … Continue reading Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome