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No.1 Autism Expert: How To Spot Autism In High-Masking Autistic Women

Sep 14, 2026 · 49m

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Professor Gina Rippon is a revolutionary Autism specialist . Having written multiple books on the topic, Gina Rippon PHD shares the ultimate guide to spotting autism in high masking autistic women. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:19 How Autism Can Be Hidden — Even From Yourself 03:25 Are You Socialising… or Performing? 05:10 Masking Can Start Earlier Than You Think 07:20 Why Making Friends Can Feel So Hard 09:53 The “Contradictory” Personality Nobody Understands 11:35 What Are Autistic Girls Trying to Hide? 15:25 How Masking Affects Romantic Relationships 20:58 What Happens When You Can’t Mask Anymore 22:25 The Hidden Cost of Masking for Years 24:19 How Much Are You Actually Masking? 27:58 Tiimo…