Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls - Tapa dura

Rippon, Gina

 
9781541605022: Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls
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ISBN 10: 1541605020 ISBN 13: 9781541605022
Editorial: Seal Press (CA), 2025

Sinopsis

A cognitive neuroscientist reveals how autistic women have been overlooked by biased research--and makes a passionate case for their inclusion

A New Scientist Best Book of the Year

Who comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a stereotyped image. Regardless, for most of us, it's likely to be someone male. Autistic women are systematically underdiagnosed, under-researched, and underserved by medical and social systems--to devastating effects.

In Off the Spectrum, cognitive neuroscientist Gina Rippon sheds light on how old ideas about autism leave women behind and how the scientific community must catch up. Generations of researchers, convinced autism was a male problem, simply didn't bother looking for it in women, creating a snowball effect of biased research. To correct this "male spotlight" problem, Rippon outlines how autism presents differently in girls and women--like their tendency to camouflage their autistic traits, or how their intense interests may take a form considered to be more socially acceptable. When autism research studies don't recruit female participants, Rippon argues, it's not only autistic women who are failed; it's the entire scientific community. Correcting a major scientific bias, Off the Spectrum provides a much-needed exploration of autism in women to parents, clinicians, and autistic women themselves.

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Acerca del autor

Gina Rippon is emeritus professor of cognitive neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, where she uses brain-imaging techniques to investigate patterns of brain activity in developmental disorders such as autism. The author of Gender and Our Brains, she lives on the Warwickshire/ Northamptonshire border in England.

De la contraportada

"This timely and engaging book illuminates the history of overlooked girls and women in autism research, unpacking cutting-edge genetic and neuroscience findings alongside insights from autistic women and girls themselves. A vital call to action, it charts a bold path forward to revolutionize research, understanding, support, and outcomes for this unique population."
--Felicity Sedgewick, PhD, author of Autism and Masking

"Off the Spectrum shines a much-needed spotlight on the critical issue of autistic females being overlooked and misdiagnosed for far too long. This book is a powerful, well-researched exploration of how both science and the voices of lived experience must come together to bridge gaps in understanding. By weaving research with authentic perspectives from the community, Off the Spectrum offers a pathway toward ensuring that future generations of autistic women are recognized and supported--not left behind. It is an essential read for anyone who cares about fostering true inclusivity and understanding."
--Maureen Dunne, PhD, author of The Neurodiversity Edge

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Editorial
Seal Press (CA)
Año de publicación
2025
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1541605020
ISBN 13 
9781541605022
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
352
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