Wendy & Katie are mum and daughter, Wendy also has a son, Ben, 21 years old who is on the Spectrum, Ben has this diagnosis, Katie has been assessed four times for an Autism Spectrum Condition but has always just missed out on this diagnosis. Katie is good at masking, and we discuss how often girls with ASC do this; and how some girls are being misdiagnosed with various other mental health conditions. Katie talks about why she needs the correct diagnosis. Wendy talks about the difficulties that her son Ben has with making and maintaining friendships and the bullying he has suffered.

If you appreciate these podcasts, please consider donating a £1 or more to help cover the costs associated with the production of these podcasts. Support us – thank you.

If you listen in on iTunes, Stitcher or YouTube, I would also appreciate it if you could subscribe rate and review my podcasts – It all helps spread the love – thank you.

Start or join a conversation on issues raised in this podcast by joining our FB discussion group

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com