Synopsis
‘A truly fascinating must-read’ – Elinor Cleghorn, bestselling author of Unwell Women
‘Powerful and well-researched. The Lost Girls of Autism shines a much-needed spotlight on a critical issue’ – Dr Maureen Dunne, author of The Neurodiversity Edge
The history of autism is male. It is time for women and girls to enter the spotlight.
When autistic girls meet clinicians, they are often misdiagnosed...
Details
19 February 2026352 pages
9781035011643Imprint: Pan
Reviews
A vital call to action. Timely and engaging, Rippon charts a bold path forward to revolutionize research, understanding and support for autistic women and girlsDr Felicity Sedgewick, neurodiversity researcher and author of Autism and Masking
Powerful and well-researched. The Lost Girls of Autism shines a much-needed spotlight on the critical issue of autistic females being overlooked and misdiagnosed for far too longDr Maureen Dunne, author of The Neurodiversity Edge
Highly accessible . . . importantThe Observer on The Gendered Brain
Excellent . . . It will put weapons in the arsenal of those trying to tackle sexismThe Sunday Times on The Gendered Brain
