William Mandy is professor of clinical psychology at University College London. He tweets @WillClinPsy.
William Mandy
Senior Lecturer
University College London
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In DSM-5, guidance on girls with autism is short but savvy
The DSM-5 acknowledges how gender shapes autism more than any previous diagnostic manual has, but it’s time to fold in a few new findings.
In DSM-5, guidance on girls with autism is short but savvy
By
William Mandy
9 May 2018 | 1 min read
To partner with autism community, welcome dissenting opinions
Giving the autism community a voice in research means engaging in meaningful dialogue, not just making token gestures.
To partner with autism community, welcome dissenting opinions
By
William Mandy
10 October 2017 | 5 min read
Women with autism hide complex struggles behind masks
A new study shows that women with autism are continually misunderstood, work to camouflage their true selves and face a high risk of sexual abuse.
Women with autism hide complex struggles behind masks
By
William Mandy, Robyn Steward
20 September 2016 | 8 min read
Book review: Meet one person with autism
Taken at face value, a new translated memoir by a child with severe autism suggests that our official consensus needs a rethink, writes clinical psychologist William Mandy.
DSM-5 may better serve girls with autism
The newest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders overtly acknowledges that females with autism may have features that differ from those of males with the disorder, says William Mandy.
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