What you'll learn in this expert session
Identifying autism in adult women may not be something many clinicians expect to encounter. However, Psychologist Prof Tony Attwood explains, autism may contribute to a range of commonly experienced challenges in this group, including anxiety, depression, and difficulties in employment and relationships. In this presentation, he will explore how autism can present differently in women, highlight key features that may support recognition, and discuss approaches that can help enhance wellbeing and quality of life both now and into the future.
About the Expert
Prof Tony Attwood
Prof Tony Attwood is a clinical Psychologist who has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He works in his own private practice, and is also Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, Queensland and Senior Consultant at the Minds and Hearts clinic in Brisbane. His book ‘Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals’ has sold over 350,000 copies and has been translated into over 25 languages. His subsequent book ‘The Complete Guide to Asperger’s syndrome’ is the primary textbook on Asperger’s syndrome.
