Autism, girls, and the risks we don’t see with Lila Kimel, Ph.D.

Send us Fan MailWe explore how autism shows up in girls, why masking hides risk, and how explicit teaching around consent, pacing, and online safety can prevent harm. Lila Kopelioff Kimel, Ph.D. shares clinical and lived insight on assessment, advocacy, and building real-world skills.• girls’ masking, misdiagnosis, and different profiles• safety education for consent, pacing, and online traps• sensory needs and hygiene through puberty• ADHD overlap and social decoding vs distraction• special interests as bridges, not barriers• live practice for red flags and boundaries• school advocacy, IEP gaps, and expert support• legal pitfalls, consent literacy, and prevention• co‑parenting, burnout, and finding community• practical scripts: greetings, goodbyes, repairIf you enjoyed the show, please share it with a friendCheck out Dr. Kimmel's websiteLila Kopelioff Kimel, Ph.D.Kimel Psychological Services, LLCWeb www.kimelpsych.com Email [email protected] relax. You only have to be this side of good enough as a parent, and your kids will be fine.