Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome
Rudy Simone
Jul 2019 · John Murray · Narrated by Lucie McNeil
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Award winning handbook for girls and women on the autism spectrum, perceptive and wise reflections and advice .
*Gold Medal Winner in the Sexuality / Relationships Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards*
* Honorary Mention in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Women's Issues Category *
The award-winning handbook for girls and women on the autism spectrum, perceptive and wise reflections and advice.
Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, and loneliness.
This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents, Rudy identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. As they recount their stories, anecdotes, and wisdom, she highlights how differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception, rejecting negative views of Aspergirls and empowering them to lead happy and fulfilled lives.
This book will be essential reading for females of any age diagnosed with AS, and those who think they might be on the spectrum. It will also be of interest to partners and loved ones of Aspergirls, and anybody interested either professionally or academically in Asperger's Syndrome.
(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
*Gold Medal Winner in the Sexuality / Relationships Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards*
* Honorary Mention in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Women's Issues Category *
The award-winning handbook for girls and women on the autism spectrum, perceptive and wise reflections and advice.
Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, and loneliness.
This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents, Rudy identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. As they recount their stories, anecdotes, and wisdom, she highlights how differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception, rejecting negative views of Aspergirls and empowering them to lead happy and fulfilled lives.
This book will be essential reading for females of any age diagnosed with AS, and those who think they might be on the spectrum. It will also be of interest to partners and loved ones of Aspergirls, and anybody interested either professionally or academically in Asperger's Syndrome.
(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Award winning handbook for girls and women on the autism spectrum, perceptive and wise reflections and advice .
*Gold Medal Winner in the Sexuality / Relationships Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards*
* Honorary Mention in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Women's Issues Category *
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9 reviews
Cara Nader
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July 4, 2026
This book needs an update. It's so gendered and heterosexual. It's like the author never heard of queer autistic people. I had to stop halfway through the relationship chapter because as a gay women in 2026, I felt gross reading it and it was incredibly frustrating.
Kelli Olson
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October 6, 2025
A fair bit of absolutes but a good introduction to Asperger's.
Cherise Addison
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March 20, 2024
This book answered so many questions.
About the author
Rudy Simone, also known as Artemisia, is the author of 6 best-selling books on Asperger Syndrome as well as fiction books. Artemisia has lectured at Autism/Asperger conferences around the world and is also an award-winning singer/songwriter. She is based in the US.
Rudy Simone, also known as Artemisia, is the author of 6 best-selling books on Asperger Syndrome as well as fiction books. Artemisia has lectured at Autism/Asperger conferences around the world and is also an award-winning singer/songwriter. She is based in the US.
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