Findings from Monash University Update Understanding of Autism (Parent Experiences of Obtaining an Autism Diagnosis for Their Daughter: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis).

A recent study conducted by Monash University in Clayton, Australia explored the experiences of parents seeking an autism diagnosis for their daughters. The research found that the process of obtaining a diagnosis can be stressful and uncertain for families, particularly for girls who are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed at a later age. The study highlighted the importance of challenging outdated conceptualizations of autism and providing further training to health professionals to improve the diagnosis of autistic females. The research suggests that some practitioners still hold outdated views on autism, leading to misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis in some females. [Extracted from the article]

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