Dr. Tony Attwood is a Clinical Psychologist
who has specialized in autism for over 30 years. As a
practicing clinician with special interest in early diagnosis,
severe challenging behavior, and Asperger's Syndrome,
his experience covers the full range of the spectrum, from
the profoundly disabled to the most highly functioning.
In this insightful presentation, Dr. Tony Attwood
describes the unique challenges of women and girls
with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Addressing the
rapid increase of women and girls with autism spectrum
disorders, as well as the large number who remain
misdiagnosed, he also covers the practical solutions
school systems can implement, social challenges, and
issues such as navigating puberty, transitioning to
work or university, and the importance of careers.
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A clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, Dr. Tony Attwood has over thirty years of experience with individuals with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). He has worked with several thousand individuals, from infants to octogenarians, from profoundly disabled persons to university professors. Dr. Attwood works in private practice in Brisbane, but is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. He presents workshops and training courses for parents, professionals, and individuals with autism all over the world. In addition, he is a prolific author of scientific papers and books. His books and videos on Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning autism are recognized as the best offerings in the field. Over 300,000 of his book Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals have been sold, and it has been translated into twenty languages.
