Thursday, December 30, 2010

Due to the differences between men and women, and the fact that many women with Asperger's go undiagnosed into adulthood, women on the spectrum face a unique set of challenges. Women with Asperger's Syndrome have a more difficult time with relationships than do neurotypical women, due to the lack of understanding social cues and their tendency to be too trusting.

These things can also affect Aspie women in the workplace, especially when trying to find a job. Females with Asperger's Syndrome can also have a difficult time in college, especially socially, due to pressures to socialize and form relationships, as well as the fact that their routine in constantly changed each semester.

Here is an article about the challenges that female aspies face in adult life: Women with Asperger's Syndrome

An excerpt from the article:

A lot of adult women with Aspergers go undiagnosed. The disorder is rarely diagnosed in adults, even though it is a lifelong condition, and it is often overlooked in female children. Without a diagnosis, it may be hard for a woman to get the help and support she needs. She may even run into the problem of having the people in her life not believe her when she talks about her disorder if she cannot get a proper diagnosis. By adulthood, most aspies, especially women, are able to mask their disorder and better blend in with “normal” society. While this can help make life easier, it also causes other people to not take their disorder seriously.
Read more: Women with Asperger's Syndrome

1 comments:

Nikki said...

i agree with this, i was diagnosed at age 16. Though that is nearing adulthood it wasn't so easy dealing with it especially after graduating high school. Today i am still having difficulty emotionally and socially, it didn't help when i moved away from where i lived for 20 years.

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