Off the spectrum: why the science of Autism has failed women and girls

Preface: Why me and why this book?

Introduction

PART I HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT. What is Autism? : the Humpty Dumpty problem

Autism's male spotlight problem

Female Autism : differently different?

Behind the mask : the art of camouflaging

PART II THE BRAINS BEHIND IT ALL. The Autistic brain : the begin at the beginning

On being social

Kanner brains and chameleon brains : a female spotlight?

Female, Autistic, and adolescent : the perfect storm?

Conclusion: Asking better questions, getting better answers

Other stories from behind the mask

Acknowledgments

Notes

Index.