So What Can Autism Look Like In Young Girls?

I talk a lot about how autism presents differently in women and girls. I’ve just been looking through old home videos from my family and to me, it’s obvious looking back! (even though I was undiagnosed). So I thought I’d share some clips, so more people understand how autism can present. Also, it’s not only girls who present like this, but any gender also can. I just fit the current stereotypical view of autistic women.

FYI the clips will be 90s film quality and are from my toddler years.

Not that clear but there is a little bit of stimming going on went I want to come off the swing (2) pic.twitter.com/M22gxbiBlw
— Sarah Boon (@Saraheboon) July 31, 2020

Sensory issue with the sunlight! I'm rubbing my eyes in response! (4) pic.twitter.com/IQnpG26dFX
— Sarah Boon (@Saraheboon) July 31, 2020

I wanted to be alone at this point. Even though I really like my cousin, who is trying to interact with me. (6) pic.twitter.com/lAYkg98QfL
— Sarah Boon (@Saraheboon) July 31, 2020

I chose to walk around a toy house in circles over interacting with anybody else (8) pic.twitter.com/Sr6eWN0z9q
— Sarah Boon (@Saraheboon) July 31, 2020

Small talk at the table wasn't really my vibe (10) pic.twitter.com/pdnPFnGqzd
— Sarah Boon (@Saraheboon) July 31, 2020

Me doing gross toddler stuff, followed by running away from people (again) and a little bit of arm flapping at the end! (12) pic.twitter.com/kDXlXWG8rn
— Sarah Boon (@Saraheboon) July 31, 2020

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