While autism has always been recognized in males, it also has been recognized in females as well.   Currently, there is a 4:1 ratio of males vs females.  Here to talk about autistic women is my good friend Dr. Stephanie Holmes.

Bio:

 

Stephanie C. Holmes, Ed.D, MA, BCCC is a professional counselor and certified autism specialist but her real credentials come from being the mother to an amazing Aspie young adult and self-advocate.

Stephanie's career focus changed when her eldest daughter was diagnosed with Asperger's in 2004. She is a recent graduate with a Doctorate in Education with her dissertation study, "Creating an Inclusive Climate for Students on the Autism Spectrum."

Her book Confessions of a Christian Counselor: How Infertility and Autism Grew my Faith was released fall of 2015. Stephanie counsels/consults/coaches  ASD- NT (NeuroDivergent) couples from all over the United States and internationally and can be contacted through www.counselorstephanieholmes.com. She is the interim host for Converge Autism Radio with Springbrook Behavioral Health.

Converge Autism Radio 

https://springbrookautismbehavioral.com/podcasts-2/

 

Spring Brook Behavioral Health Services

https://springbrookautismbehavioral.com/our-mission/