General public's perceptions of females with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), how are these formed and the extent to which females with ASD believe the

总的来说，本博士旨在扩大和巩固现有的文献，这些文献确定了男性和女性自闭症表现的差异。这项研究旨在提高高等教育对女性自闭症患者的接受和理解，消除障碍，提高成功的机会。最后，该研究旨在为大学制定和评估一系列建议，以促进为所有性别的自闭症学生提供真正包容的环境。研究问题:1。高等教育中影响自闭症女学生经历的障碍和促进因素是什么？这些障碍和促进因素以什么方式影响教育成就？大学环境如何适应自闭症女学生？

Overall, this PhD aims to widen and consolidate the existing literature, which identifies differences in the presentation of autism in males and females. This study seeks to improve acceptance and understanding of women with autism within higher education, removing obstacles and improving the chance of success. Finally, the study aims to develop and evaluate a series of recommendations for universities to facilitate provision of a truly inclusive environment for autistic students of all genders.Research questions:1. What are the barriers and enablers in higher education that impact on autistic women students' experiences?2. In what way do these barriers and enablers impact on educational achievement?3. In what ways can the university environment be adapted to accommodate autistic women students?