SEPTEMBER 2026
This is a group of three in-person sessions at our Ridgway Mews clinic facilitated by Jess Birchall. You can read more about Jess here.
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Dates:
Wednesday 9th September
Wednesday 16th September
Wednesday 23rd September
Goal: Explore how autism can present differently in girls and women, and how to support them meaningfully.
Session 1: The Invisible Profile – How Autism Presents in Girls & AFAB Youth
Differences in traits: internalising vs externalising behaviours
Social camouflage and masking – what it is and why it happens
Why so many girls are missed, misdiagnosed, or diagnosed late
Session 2: The Cost of Masking – Mental Health & Identity
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and the masking link
The exhaustion of social performance
Supporting authentic expression and identity
Signs of autistic burnout in girls and teens
Session 3: Supporting Girls to Thrive – Strengths, Connection & Self-Understanding
Strength-based approaches: creativity, empathy, deep interests
Supporting friendships, boundaries, and emotional safety
Building self-advocacy and helping them understand their neurodivergence positively
All sessions take place in person at our Ridgway Mews Clinic at 9.30am on 9th, 16th and 23rd September.
The support group is only available to people who can attend all three sessions; you will not be able to join halfway through the course.
Cost: £150 per person for 3 one hour sessions
SEPTEMBER 2026
This is a group of three in-person sessions at our Ridgway Mews clinic facilitated by Jess Birchall. You can read more about Jess here.
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Dates:
Wednesday 9th September
Wednesday 16th September
Wednesday 23rd September
Goal: Explore how autism can present differently in girls and women, and how to support them meaningfully.
Session 1: The Invisible Profile – How Autism Presents in Girls & AFAB Youth
Differences in traits: internalising vs externalising behaviours
Social camouflage and masking – what it is and why it happens
Why so many girls are missed, misdiagnosed, or diagnosed late
Session 2: The Cost of Masking – Mental Health & Identity
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and the masking link
The exhaustion of social performance
Supporting authentic expression and identity
Signs of autistic burnout in girls and teens
Session 3: Supporting Girls to Thrive – Strengths, Connection & Self-Understanding
Strength-based approaches: creativity, empathy, deep interests
Supporting friendships, boundaries, and emotional safety
Building self-advocacy and helping them understand their neurodivergence positively
All sessions take place in person at our Ridgway Mews Clinic at 9.30am on 9th, 16th and 23rd September.
The support group is only available to people who can attend all three sessions; you will not be able to join halfway through the course.
Cost: £150 per person for 3 one hour sessions
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